Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit certain persons unless they pose danger.

This New Jersey bill (A 4336) prohibits emergency homeless shelters from refusing admission to individuals based on perceived mental illness, drug or alcohol dependence, non-compliance with prescribed medications, or off-premises alcohol consumption. It directly affects homeless individuals who face these barriers to shelter access. Shelters may still deny entry only if a person poses a danger to self, others, or property, or if other law permits. The bill also clarifies that shelters may ban possession or consumption of drugs and alcohol on their premises.