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NJ S1581
NJ S1581Prohibits emergency homeless shelters from conditioning provision of shelter on enrollment in certain programs.
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Introduced
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
In Committee
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits emergency shelters for the homeless from conditioning the provision of shelter on a person's enrollment in certain programs. Under the provision of the bill, an emergency shelter for the homeless is required to provide shelter to a person for a minimum of 72 hours, regardless of whether the person is enrolled in a local, State, federal, or private assistance program, or is receiving any other services or benefits. The bill provides that following the initial 72 hours, an emergency homeless shelter may require an individual to apply for programs, assistance, or other services or benefits, as a condition of continued provision of shelter. An individual in compliance with this requirement would have to be provided with shelter for a period of no less than 90 days. The bill further provides that an emergency homeless shelter is not required to exceed its licensed capacity, plus any authorized excess capacity, in order to comply with these requirements. Further, the bill does not prohibit a shelter from refusing to provide shelter if the refusal is otherwise authorized by law or regulation.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits emergency homeless shelters from conditioning the provision of shelter on a person's enrollment in local, state, federal, or private assistance programs or their receipt of other services or benefits. Under the bill, shelters must provide at least 72 hours of shelter regardless of program enrollment. After the initial 72 hours, shelters may require individuals to begin the application process for assistance programs as a condition of continued shelter, but they must then provide at least 90 days of shelter to those complying with this requirement. The bill also allows shelters to refuse shelter if they have reached their licensed capacity or if the refusal is otherwise authorized by law or regulation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/05/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1581_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1581_I1.PDF |
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