HB4197

Housing: homeless; homeless bill of rights; provide for. Creates new act.

Introduced·3/11/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness in Michigan.

The bill of rights for the homeless act establishes rights for individuals experiencing homelessness in Michigan, including the right to use public spaces without discrimination, equal treatment by state and municipal agencies, and protection from discrimination in employment and voting. It also allows local governments to designate safe outdoor spaces for homeless individuals and provides for legal recourse in cases of violations. The act emphasizes the importance of not subjecting homeless individuals to unnecessary suffering or discrimination.

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History

Mar 12, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/11/2025

Mar 11, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf

Mar 11, 2025

House

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