S 2573 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Directs DCA to end veteran homelessness within three years.

S 2573 directs New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to end veteran homelessness within three years by creating a statewide plan. The bill requires DCA to coordinate with state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to track veterans at risk of homelessness through a centralized "by-name" list, share data across service providers, and prioritize veterans for housing and support programs. Key provisions include implementing a "Housing First" approach (providing permanent housing quickly without requiring prior services), connecting veterans to health, job training, and mental health resources, and identifying funding from private and foundation sources. DCA must update the plan every three years and report progress to the Governor and Legislature.
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Introduced Feb 8, 2024 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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