BILL OF RIGHTS-HOMELESS ACT
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 Human Rights to monitor and enforce homeless persons' rights, and provides criminal penalties for violations of those rights. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 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. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that the public policy of the State includes securing freedom from discrimination because of a person's housing status, and defines "housing status" to mean (i) the type of housing in which an individual resides or (ii) the status of having or not having a fixed or regular residence.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 9, 2007
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 10, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 10, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Housing and Urban Development Committee
Feb 9, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Wyvetter H. Younge
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 1270
Scope: IL
Hi! I can help you understand HB 1270. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline