Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
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This bill establishes a "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law in New Jersey. It grants individuals in or licensed to be in a dwelling the right to stand their ground and use force, including deadly force, if they reasonably believe it’s necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily harm or to stop a violent crime. The law includes specific circumstances where a duty to retreat does not apply, such as when someone unlawfully enters a dwelling. It also defines key terms like "crime involving violence" and repeals an existing law regarding the use of force in defense of premises.
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