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S 1083 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

"Homeless Bill of Rights."

New Jersey's S 1083, the "Homeless Bill of Rights," prohibits discrimination against homeless individuals in public spaces, services, employment, healthcare, voting, and privacy. It guarantees homeless people equal rights to use sidewalks, parks, shelters, emergency medical care, voting access, and protection of personal records held by shelters, without bias based on housing status. Violations can be challenged in court, with remedies including damages, legal fees, and injunctive relief. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects homeless individuals from discrimination in public spaces, reducing potential criminalization and aligning with civil rights-focused criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits discrimination against homeless in healthcare, guaranteeing equal access to emergency medical care and protecting patient rights without housing status bias.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingS 1083, the 'Homeless Bill of Rights,' directly addresses homelessness and prevents discrimination based on housing status, aligning with indicators for supporting the Housing topic.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Britnee Timberlake
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