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HI HB1322

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new chapter in Hawaii Revised Statutes establishing a homeless person's bill of rights to protect the rights, privacy, and property of homeless persons.

  • Guarantees homeless persons eight specific rights: freedom of movement in public spaces without harassment from law enforcement, equal employment opportunities, access to emergency medical care, voter registration and voting rights, personal information protection, reasonable privacy expectations for personal property, equal treatment by state and county agencies, and the right to accept or deny shelter or services.

  • Allows counties to post notices of the homeless person's bill of rights in locations designated for county notices.

  • Permits any person injured by a violation of these rights to bring a civil action for injunctive or declaratory relief, actual damages, and reasonable attorney's fees if successful.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Homeless Persons; Bill of Rights

Last Action

Referred to HUS, JUD, referral sheet 6

2/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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