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NJ A4336
Bill
Status
5/10/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Expands protections for homeless individuals seeking emergency shelter by prohibiting denial of admission based on perception that a person is drug or alcohol dependent, not compliant with prescription medication, or has consumed alcohol off-premises
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Maintains existing law prohibiting shelters from refusing admission based on perceived mental illness
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Preserves shelters' authority to refuse admission if there is reasonable basis to believe a person poses danger to self, others, or property, or if refusal is otherwise authorized by law
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Allows emergency shelters to continue prohibiting possession or consumption of controlled dangerous substances and alcoholic beverages on shelter premises
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Amends P.L.2013, c.203 (C.55:13C-2.1) and takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit certain persons unless they pose danger.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
5/10/2024