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NJ A3836
Bill
Status
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Victoria Flynn
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Domestic Violence Shelter Pet Grant Program within the Department of Human Services to allow pets of domestic violence victims to reside with their owners in shelters
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Grants cover costs of pet food, medication, toys, cat litter, leashes, supplies, and veterinary care during a victim's shelter residency
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Individual grants capped at $50,000 per qualifying domestic violence shelter, with preference given to shelters housing more pets
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Domestic violence shelters must apply to the Commissioner of Human Services following prescribed procedures to receive funding
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Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Fund to implement the program
Legislative Description
Establishes Domestic Violence Shelter Pet Grant Program to provide funds to house pets in shelters with their owners.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
2/22/2024