HB 17-1314 Colorado House · 2017 Regular Session

Colorado Right To Rest Act

Summary
The bill creates the 'Colorado Right to Rest Act', which establishes basic rights for persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the right to use and move freely in public spaces, to rest in public spaces, to eat or accept food in any public space where food is not prohibited, to occupy a legally parked vehicle, and to have a reasonable expectation of privacy of one's property. The bill does not create an obligation for a provider of services for persons experiencing homelessness to provide shelter or services when none are available.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2017
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Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2017 Last action Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
Legislature · Passed
House Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely
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Apr 3, 2017
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government
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