Updates to the Homeless Bill of Rights (H 7967, S 2764)

  • Status: Died in Committee
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: H 7967, S 2764
  • Session: 2024
  • Latest Update: April 1, 2024
economic justice

We strongly supported this legislation which included a number of updates to our state Homeless Bill of Rights statute.

Over a decade ago, Rhode Island codified the first-in-the-nation Homeless Bill of Rights and recognized the dignity and civil rights of those who are unhoused. We strongly support this legislation which includes a number of updates to this important statute, including a strengthening of the remedies available for violations of the law, clarifying that police may not enter encampment tents without a warrant, and requiring sufficient notice and relocation options before an encampment could be shut down. This bill died in committee.

Sponsors:
Representative Jennifer Stewart, Senator Murray
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