An Act establishing a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a ‘bill of rights’ to protect the basic rights and dignity of individuals experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that those experiencing homelessness are treated with respect and have access to essential services and protections. The legislation seeks to establish standards for how these individuals are housed, provided with care, and treated by government agencies and the public. It’s intended to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness by guaranteeing certain fundamental rights.
Key provisions
- Guarantees the right to be free from discrimination based on homelessness.
- Ensures access to basic necessities like food, water, and shelter.
- Protects the right to privacy and dignity.
- Requires government agencies to provide information about available resources.
- Establishes a process for reporting violations of the bill of rights.
- Promotes respectful and compassionate treatment of individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Addresses the right to access healthcare services.
- Guarantees the right to participate in decisions affecting their housing and services.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Government agencies
- Service providers
- The public
- Massachusetts residents
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