New Jersey S432 allows inmates with disabilities to have service and companion animals in correctional facilities.
New Jersey S432 requires correctional facilities to allow service and companion animals to assist inmates with disabilities. The bill establishes a process for inmates to request these animals and mandates evaluations to determine feasibility. The Commissioner of Corrections, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, will adopt rules and regulations for the program, including logistical procedures for animal care. The Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Operations will implement and manage the program. The bill also appropriates funds for implementation.
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