Arizona HB4123 establishes rights for homeless individuals, including freedom from criminal liability for sleeping in public areas when shelters are.
Arizona HB4123 amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to create a homeless persons' bill of rights. It ensures homeless individuals cannot be criminally charged for sitting, lying, or sleeping in public areas if shelters are full. The bill also guarantees homeless individuals the right to use public spaces, equal treatment by agencies, confidentiality of personal information, privacy of personal property, and the right to possess service animals in shelters. It prohibits discrimination in employment, emergency medical care, and voting processes.
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