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IL SB1210

Bill

Status

Passed

8/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ira Silverstein

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act" to protect persons experiencing homelessness from discrimination based on housing status in Illinois.

  • Guarantees homeless persons the right to use public spaces (sidewalks, parks, transportation, buildings) equally with other citizens without discrimination.

  • Prohibits discrimination by state and municipal agencies, employers, and healthcare providers based on housing status, including discrimination related to lack of permanent mailing address.

  • Protects voting rights and privacy of homeless persons, including confidentiality of records provided to shelters and service providers in accordance with federal Homeless Management Information Systems, HIPAA, and Violence Against Women Act standards.

  • Allows courts to award injunctive relief, actual damages, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs in civil actions alleging violations of this Act.

Legislative Description

HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS-NEW

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0516

8/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/1/2013
Rules4/30/2013
Judiciary2/7/2013
Assignments1/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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