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AZ HB4123
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lorena Austin
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Protects homeless persons from employment discrimination due to lack of a permanent mailing address or use of a shelter address
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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
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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