Bill > HB2399

This bill creates a comprehensive bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness in Missouri, establishing six key protections designed to ensure that unhoused people are not discriminated against and can access the same fundamental rights and services as other citizens. Specifically, the bill guarantees unhoused individuals the right to move freely in public spaces like sidewalks, parks, and transportation; receive equal treatment from city and state agencies; access emergency medical care; maintain a reasonable expectation of privacy for their personal property; exercise voting rights and obtain necessary identification documentation; and enjoy confidentiality and protection of their personal records. The legislation aims to prevent discrimination based solely on housing status and affirms that people experiencing homelessness should have the same rights, privileges, and access to public services as any other resident of Missouri, effectively creating a legal framework to protect the civil liberties of an often marginalized population.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2399&year=2026&code=R