New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4571 — Prohibits emergency homeless shelters from conditioning provision of shelter on enrollment in certain programs.

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 prohibits emergency homeless shelters from requiring program enrollment for shelter access.

This legislation makes it illegal for emergency homeless shelters to condition the provision of shelter on a person's enrollment in specific programs. It aims to ensure that individuals seeking shelter are not turned away for not being part of certain programs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families in need of emergency shelter won't be turned away based on program enrollment.

Summary

Homeless shelters, emergency-prohibits from conditioning provision

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-2.2.

  • N.J.S.A. 55:13C-2.2

    c. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an emergency shelter for the homeless shall not require an individual seeking shelter to be enrolled in a local, State, federal, or private assistance program, or to be receiving any other services or benefits as a condition of receiving shelter for a minimum of 72 hours, in accordance with subsection a. of this section. (2) Following the initial 72 hours, an emergency shelter for the homeless may require an individual to commence the application process for programs, assistance, or other services or benefits, as a condition of continued provision of shelter. An individual in compliance with this requirement shall be provided with shelter for a period of no less than 90 days. (3) Nothing in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall require an emergency shelter for the homeless to exceed its licensed capacity, plus any authorized excess capacity, or prohibit an emergency shelter for the homeless from refusing to provide shelter if the refusal is otherwise authorized by law or regulation.

    amended

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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 4571 do?
Homeless shelters, emergency-prohibits from conditioning provision
Who sponsors S 4571?
S 4571 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4571?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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