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HI HB1322

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 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 individuals.

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

  • Allows each county to post notices in official locations containing the text of the homeless bill of rights.

  • Permits persons injured by violations of this bill of rights to bring civil actions seeking injunctive relief, declaratory relief, or damages, with successful plaintiffs entitled to recover actual damages and reasonable attorney's fees.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Homeless Persons; Bill of Rights

Last Action

Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.

12/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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