Establishes a grant program to expand co-sheltering for people experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence with companion animals.

The bill establishes the housing people and animals together grant program, which aims to expand access to co-sheltering for people experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence with their companion animals. The program, implemented by the office of children and family services and the office of temporary and disability assistance, will provide funding to non-profit organizations and municipal shelters. Criteria for funding may include veterinary services, facility renovations, staff training, and provision of food and supplies for animals.

Establishes a grant program to expand co-sheltering for people experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence with companion animals.

The bill establishes the housing people and animals together grant program, which aims to expand access to co-sheltering for people experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence with their companion animals. The program, implemented by the office of children and family services and the office of temporary and disability assistance, will provide funding to non-profit organizations and municipal shelters. Criteria for funding may include veterinary services, facility renovations, staff training, and provision of food and supplies for animals.