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CT SB00896

Bill

Status

Passed

6/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a Homeless Person's Bill of Rights effective October 1, 2013 to protect the rights, privacy, and property of homeless persons under state law.

  • Grants homeless persons the right to move freely in public spaces without harassment from law enforcement on equal terms with other persons.

  • Guarantees homeless persons rights to equal employment opportunities, emergency medical care, voter registration and voting, and equal treatment by state and municipal agencies.

  • Provides homeless persons a reasonable expectation of privacy in personal property and protection of personal information.

  • Allows municipalities to post notices of the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights in standard municipal notice locations.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Homeless Person's Bill Of Rights.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Human Services5/14/2013
Judiciary5/1/2013
Planning and Development4/18/2013
Public Health2/15/2013

Full Bill Text

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