HB17-1314
Colorado Right To Rest Act
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of the "Colorado Right to Rest Act".
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, 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.)
Committees
House
Local Government
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment B). | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment D). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| The motion | Vote summary | |
| Postpone House Bill 17-1314 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
| Refer, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 5-8. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2017 | House | House Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/03/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government |