NJ A5458

Requires housing authorities to allow nonviolent ex-offenders to temporarily reside with family members in public housing projects, Section 8 housing, and State Rental Assistance Program units for up to six months

Defines "nonviolent ex-offender" as someone leaving prison or incarcerated within the past 12 months who has never been convicted of violent crimes listed in P.L.1997 c.117, methamphetamine manufacturing in federally assisted housing, or crimes requiring lifetime sex offender registration

Amends the "Fair Chance in Housing Act" to prohibit housing authorities from withdrawing a conditional housing offer based on an applicant's family member's criminal record

Defines eligible family members to include spouses, domestic partners, civil union partners, parents, stepparents, grandparents, siblings, stepsiblings, children, stepchildren, and grandchildren

Takes effect immediately upon enactment