Establishes a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. It grants rights such as freedom from discrimination based on housing status, access to routine and emergency medical care, and the ability to eat, share, or give food in public spaces. It also allows for voting, religious practices in public spaces, and protection from the disclosure of records provided to homeless shelters and service providers. The bill defines "housing status" as a person's current ability to access a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence.
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