NJ S1110

Upgrades residential burglary to a second-degree crime when unlawfully entering or remaining in a dwelling or structure adapted for overnight accommodation, regardless of whether anyone is present at the time

Requires offenders to serve a mandatory minimum of 85% of their sentence before becoming parole-eligible if a person was present in the residence during the burglary, under New Jersey's "No Early Release Act" (NERA)

Increases maximum penalties from third-degree (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine) to second-degree (5-10 years imprisonment, up to $150,000 fine) for residential burglary

Amends N.J.S.2C:18-2 (burglary statute) and P.L.1997, c.117 (NERA provisions) to implement these changes

Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 New Jersey legislative session, sponsored by Senators Kristin M. Corrado and Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr.