HB16-1191
Bill Of Rights For Persons Who Are Homeless
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of a bill of rights for persons experiencing homelessness.
Bill 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 without discrimination, to rest in public spaces without discrimination, 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.)
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Local Government
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2016 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment J). | The motion failed on a vote of 5-6. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment K). | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment N). | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1191 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1191, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 5-6. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment L). | The motion passed on a vote of 6-5. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment M). | The motion failed on a vote of 2-9. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2016 | House | House Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/03/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government |