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AZ HB4123

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lorena Austin

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "Homeless Persons' Bill of Rights" in Arizona law prohibiting denial of rights, privileges, or public services solely based on a person's housing status

  • Guarantees homeless individuals equal access to public spaces (sidewalks, parks, transportation, buildings), government agency services, emergency medical care, and voting without discrimination based on housing status

  • Protects homeless persons from employment discrimination due to lack of a permanent mailing address or use of a shelter address

  • Ensures privacy rights for homeless individuals, including confidentiality of personal records at shelters and a reasonable expectation of privacy in personal property equivalent to that in a permanent residence

  • Prohibits criminal prosecution for sitting, lying, or sleeping on public property when a person is homeless and no shelter space is available, and allows courts to award damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief for violations

Legislative Description

Homelessness rights; criminal liability

Last Action

House read second time

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/16/2026
Judiciary2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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