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HI HB2661
Bill
Status
1/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mele Carroll
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AI Summary
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Creates a new chapter in Hawaii Revised Statutes establishing a homeless person's bill of rights to safeguard the rights, privacy, and property of homeless persons under state and federal law.
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Guarantees homeless persons the right to move freely in public spaces without harassment from law enforcement, equal employment opportunities, emergency medical care, and voter registration.
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Protects homeless persons' personal information and property privacy, ensures equal treatment by state and county agencies, and prohibits discrimination in program applications and services.
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Grants homeless persons the right to accept or decline assistance from government programs and to enjoy the same constitutional rights as all U.S. citizens.
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Allows each county to post the bill of rights in a usual location for county notices.
Legislative Description
Homeless Persons; Bill of Rights
Last Action
Referred to HUS, JUD, referral sheet 7
1/27/2014