This bill establishes a separate crime of residential burglary in New Jersey, amending N.J.S.2C:18-1 to include a specific definition of "residential dwelling." The new definition encompasses any building or structure primarily serving as a residence, including movable or temporary structures, as well as places adapted for overnight accommodation. The bill also clarifies that the term "structure" no longer includes places adapted for overnight accommodation, which is now specifically defined under the new language.

Under the provisions of the bill, a person commits residential burglary if they enter or remain in a residential dwelling with the intent to commit an offense. The penalties for this crime align with existing laws, categorizing it as a third-degree crime, but elevating it to a second-degree crime if certain aggravating factors are present, such as inflicting bodily injury or being armed. The bill aims to facilitate the tracking of residential burglary incidents in the state while maintaining the same penalties as current law for burglary offenses.