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

This bill (S 3120) prohibits emergency homeless shelters in New Jersey from requiring individuals to enroll in job training, counseling, or other assistance programs as a condition for receiving shelter. It mandates that shelters must provide at least 72 hours of shelter, food, and basic services regardless of whether a person is enrolled in any external program. After the initial 72 hours, shelters may require individuals to begin applying for such programs to continue receiving shelter, but must then provide shelter for a minimum of 90 days total if they comply. The bill does not require shelters to exceed their licensed capacity or override existing legal grounds for denying shelter.