HB 2608 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS-NEW

Summary

Creates the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act. Sets forth certain rights of homeless persons, including the right to live in any community in the State, the right to choose living arrangements, and the right to employment and training opportunities. Directs the Department of Public Health to monitor and enforce homeless persons' rights, and provides criminal penalties for violations of those rights. Authorizes DCCA to establish priorities of eligibility for temporary rental or other housing assistance among the various categories of persons needing assistance in obtaining or retaining housing.

Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2003

Committee Review

Apr 2003

House Passage

Apr 2003

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 4, 2003 Last action Jan 11, 2005

Floor votes · House Apr 3, 2003

How they voted

76–29

Passed · 9 other

Total votes 114

Apr 3, 2003

D Democratic65

64 Yea 1

98% Yea

R Republican49

12 Yea 29 Nay 8

59% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jan 11, 2005

House · Failed

Session Sine Die

Apr 29, 2003

Senate · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules

Apr 4, 2003

Senate · Introduced

Arrive in Senate

Apr 3, 2003

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (76-29-9)

Apr 1, 2003

House · Amendment adopted

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote

Apr 1, 2003

House · Amendment adopted

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

Apr 1, 2003

House · Reported by committee

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

Mar 31, 2003

House · Referred to committee

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

Mar 31, 2003

House · Amendment offered

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

Mar 26, 2003

House · Reported by committee

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

Mar 20, 2003

House · Referred to committee

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

Mar 20, 2003

House · Amendment offered

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

Mar 13, 2003

House · Reported by committee

Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 011-000-000

Feb 26, 2003

House · Referred to committee

Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

Feb 20, 2003

House · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules Committee

0 primary · 1 co-sponsor