NJ A909

Eliminates the duty to retreat before using non-deadly force when a person reasonably believes it is necessary to defend themselves or others against imminent unlawful force

Establishes "stand your ground" rights allowing deadly force without a duty to retreat when a person reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent imminent death, serious bodily injury, or certain violent crimes

Permits deadly force to prevent imminent commission of "Three Strikes" crimes including murder, aggravated manslaughter, kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, carjacking, aggravated assault, burglary, and unlawful weapons possession

Repeals existing New Jersey statutes N.J.S.2C:3-4 through N.J.S.2C:3-7 governing the current use of force and deadly force standards

Takes effect 90 days following enactment