MA H274

Establishes "housing status" as a protected class under Massachusetts anti-discrimination law (Chapter 151B), prohibiting employment discrimination based on homelessness or having a shelter mailing address

Grants homeless individuals specific rights including: equal use of public spaces, privacy in personal property, access to medical care, ability to rest in public areas without obstructing traffic, and the right to occupy legally parked vehicles

Allows voter registration without a fixed, permanent residence and protects the right to vote without discrimination based on housing status

Prohibits disclosure of records provided to homeless shelters and service providers without valid written authorization

Repeals existing vagrancy-related statutes (Sections 63-69 of Chapter 272) and provides an affirmative defense for homeless individuals exercising these rights against civil claims or criminal charges