New Jersey S416 requires Homelessness Prevention Program agencies to stay open during public health emergencies and ensures funding for these.
New Jersey S416 mandates that Homelessness Prevention Program agencies remain operational during public health emergencies. The bill defines "public health emergency" as an occurrence or imminent threat caused by bioterrorism, novel biological agents, natural disasters, chemical attacks, or nuclear incidents. It requires the Department of Community Affairs to fund one agency in each populous county, defined as any county with a population of 350,000 or more.
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