A 369 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Domestic Violence Shelter Pet Grant Program to provide funds to house pets in shelters with their owners.

This New Jersey bill establishes the Domestic Violence Shelter Pet Grant Program within the Department of Human Services. It provides funding to domestic violence shelters so victims can keep their pets with them during shelter stays, covering costs for pet food, medication, supplies, and veterinary care. Shelters must apply for grants (capped at $50,000 each) with preference given to those housing more pets, using $1 million in state funds. The program directly affects domestic violence shelters and victims who own pets, enabling them to remain together during emergencies.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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