NJ's Gov. Murphy Administration Order Protects Individuals Without Permanent Housing

Press release from Sparta Township:

April 25, 2020

Governor Murphy and Superintendent Callahan Announce Protections for Individuals Without Permanent Housing

Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan announced today an Administrative Order protecting access to hotels and motels for individuals without safe, permanent housing. The order clarifies that municipalities and counties may not impose restrictions in response to COVID-19 on the ability of hotels, motels, guest houses, or private residences to accept any individuals who have no permanent housing to which they may safely or lawfully return. Individuals protected under the order include, but are not limited to:

• Homeless individuals;
• Individuals affected by domestic violence; and
• Individuals in hotels or motels in compliance with a court order.

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