MA S1120

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 persons experiencing homelessness 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

Explicitly protects voter registration rights for individuals without a fixed, permanent residence

Repeals Section 17A of Chapter 85 and Sections 63-69 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, along with Section 122 of Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1995

Provides legal remedies through superior court jurisdiction to enforce these rights and award damages for violations, and creates an affirmative defense for homeless individuals exercising these rights against civil or criminal charges