NJ A4424

Allows a person to use or threaten non-deadly force without a duty to retreat when they reasonably believe it is necessary to defend themselves or another against imminent unlawful force

Permits the use or threat of deadly force when a person reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent imminent death, serious bodily injury, or the commission of serious crimes including murder, kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, carjacking, and burglary

Establishes "stand your ground" provisions, eliminating the duty to retreat before using deadly force if the person is not committing a crime and is in a place where they have a right to be

Repeals existing New Jersey statutes N.J.S.2C:3-4 through N.J.S.2C:3-7, which currently govern the use of force in self-defense

Takes effect 90 days following enactment