This bill amends N.J.S.2C:18-2 to prohibit negotiated plea agreements for individuals charged with burglary when a firearm is involved. Specifically, it states that a prosecution for a violation of burglary, where the actor is armed with a firearm during the commission of the crime, cannot enter into a plea agreement that results in a lesser term of imprisonment or fine than what is prescribed in existing law. This change aims to ensure that individuals who commit burglary while armed with a firearm face more stringent penalties.

Under current law, burglary is classified as a second-degree crime if the actor inflicts or threatens bodily injury or is armed with a deadly weapon. The bill reinforces this classification by explicitly stating that the use of a firearm during the commission of burglary eliminates the possibility of a negotiated plea for a lesser sentence. The definition of a firearm is also included, encompassing a wide range of weapons, ensuring clarity in the law regarding what constitutes a firearm in this context. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.