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AZ SB1663
Bill
Status
2/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sally Gonzales
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AI Summary
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Establishes a homeless persons' bill of rights prohibiting denial of rights, privileges, or public services based on housing status.
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Guarantees homeless persons the right to use public spaces (sidewalks, parks, transportation, buildings) without discrimination and to equal treatment by state and municipal agencies.
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Protects homeless persons from employment discrimination based on lack of permanent address and ensures non-discriminatory access to emergency medical care and voting rights.
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Prohibits disclosure of personal records provided to homeless shelters and service providers without legal authority and establishes privacy protections for personal property.
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Exempts homeless persons from criminal liability for sitting, lying, or sleeping on public property when homeless shelters have no available space.
Legislative Description
Homelessness rights; criminal liability
General Provisions - Title 1
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/3/2022