HB 2530 Summary

• Establishes homeless persons' bill of rights prohibiting denial of rights, privileges, or public services based on homelessness status.

• Grants homeless persons right to use public spaces, receive equal treatment by state and municipal agencies, and protections from employment discrimination based on lack of permanent address.

• Protects homeless persons' right to vote, access emergency medical care without discrimination, and maintain privacy and confidentiality of personal records and information.

• Allows homeless persons to enter shelters with service animals and establishes reasonable expectation of privacy for personal property.

• Prohibits criminal prosecution for sitting, lying, or sleeping on public property if the person is homeless and no shelter space is available; allows prevailing plaintiffs to recover attorney fees and costs for violations.