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VT H0492
VT H0492An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/25/2020
09/25/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to establishing a homeless bill of rights and prohibiting discrimination against people without homes
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "Homeless Bill of Rights" in Vermont, which prohibits discrimination against people without housing and grants them the same rights and privileges as other state residents. The bill defines "housing status" and adds it as a protected characteristic in various anti-discrimination laws, including those related to public accommodations, housing, and employment. It also provides a right to privacy, confidentiality, and other protections for homeless individuals, and allows them to seek legal recourse for violations of the Homeless Bill of Rights.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Tom Stevens (D)*,
Kevin Christie (D),
Selene Colburn (D),
Johannah Donovan (D),
Martin LaLonde (D),
Jean O'Sullivan (D),
Barbara Rachelson (D),
Mary Sullivan (D),
Last Action
House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs Hearing (00:00 3/12/2020 ) (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2020/H.492 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/H-0492/H-0492%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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