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Bill > A3333
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires State reimbursement to an emergency shelter operator in event of an eviction action against a temporary guest. The bill clarifies that an operator of an emergency shelter may bring an eviction action against a shelter occupant for refusing to vacate the space in which the shelter occupant was authorized to stay after the duration of time authorized by section 2 of P.L.2013, c.204 (C.55:13C-2.2). In the event that the shelter occupant is evicted from the emergency shelter, the bill allows the operator of the emergency shelter to seek reimbursement from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for costs incurred and revenue forgone due to the shelter occupant refusing to vacate the emergency shelter while the eviction action was pending. The bill requires the reimbursement request form to include, at minimum, the name of the emergency shelter, the date range and the amount for which the operator is requesting reimbursement, and any supporting documents concerning the evicted person's refusal to vacate and subsequent eviction action. An operator of an emergency shelter would be required to submit a request for reimbursement to the Department of Community Affairs within 30 calendar days after the evicted shelter occupant is served a warrant for removal. The bill further requires DCA to provide reimbursements for qualifying costs. The bill includes a provision requiring annual appropriations from the General Fund to the Department of Community Affairs as necessary to effectuate the purposes of the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill allows operators of emergency shelters for the homeless to initiate eviction proceedings against temporary guests who refuse to leave after their authorized stay has ended, and importantly, it establishes a process for these operators to seek reimbursement from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for costs and lost revenue incurred during such eviction actions. The reimbursement request must include specific details about the shelter, the financial request, and evidence of the occupant's refusal to vacate and the subsequent eviction, and it must be submitted within 30 days of the occupant being served a warrant for removal. The bill also mandates that the Legislature annually appropriate funds from the General Fund to the DCA to cover these reimbursements, ensuring that shelters are financially supported when dealing with these challenging situations.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3333 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3333_I1.HTM |
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