SB0049
Unhoused Individuals - Rights and Affirmative Defense
Providing that all unhoused individuals have certain rights; stating it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Courts liberally construe the Act to maximize the protections afforded by it to unhoused individuals in the State; establishing an affirmative defense of necessity to certain criminal charges relating to trespass or disturbing the peace; and repealing the authority of a municipality to prohibit vagrancy.
Basic Information
- Status
- Chaptered
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
- Type
- Unknown
- Cross-filed
- HB0104
Links
- State Link
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- LegiScan URL
- View on LegiScan
Upcoming Events
Hearing
January 27, 2026
at 13:00
📍 Judicial Proceedings
Hearing - Judicial Proceedings Committee
Sponsors
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