New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4570 — Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit certain persons unless they pose danger.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill requires emergency shelters to admit most homeless individuals unless they are a danger.

This legislation mandates that homeless emergency shelters accept individuals seeking shelter unless they are deemed a danger to others. It aims to ensure that more people have access to shelter during emergencies.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families seeking emergency shelter will have increased access to facilities without stringent admission criteria.

Summary

Homeless emergency shelters-admit certain persons unless they pose a danger

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 29, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 55:13C-2.1.

  • N.J.S.A. 55:13C-2.1

    a. : (1) ; (2) is a drug or alcohol dependent person, as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2; (3) is not in compliance with a prescription medication regimen; or (4) has consumed alcoholic beverages off the premises b. Nothing in subsection a. of this section shall prohibit an emergency shelter for the homeless from prohibiting the possession or consumption of controlled dangerous substances, as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2, or alcoholic beverages on the premises.

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCU

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4570 do?
Homeless emergency shelters-admit certain persons unless they pose a danger
Who sponsors S 4570?
S 4570 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4570?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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