This bill amends N.J.S.2C:5-5 to expand the definition of "burglar's tools" to include any engine, machine, tool, implement, or program that is adapted, designed, or commonly used for committing or facilitating offenses related to forcible entry into premises. Notably, the bill specifies that such tools may include those that provide access to premises through keyless locking mechanisms. The bill establishes that possessing or manufacturing these tools, or publishing plans for their use, constitutes a crime, with the severity of the offense depending on the actions taken.

Under the new provisions, if an individual manufactures or publishes plans for tools that can access premises via keyless locking mechanisms, it is classified as a fourth-degree crime, which carries penalties of up to 18 months imprisonment and fines up to $10,000. Conversely, merely possessing such tools is categorized as a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to six months imprisonment and fines up to $1,000. The bill aims to strengthen legal measures against the use of advanced technology in burglary.