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HI HB2661

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mele Carroll

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Protects homeless persons' personal information and property privacy, ensures equal treatment by state and county agencies, and prohibits discrimination in program applications and services.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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