LANSING, Mich., Nov. 14, 2024 — The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing reported out House Bill 4919, known as the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act, today. The bill now heads to the full committee. This legislation would ensure homeless individuals have the same rights and privileges as any other citizen in Michigan. It would also prohibit the denial or abridgment of an individual’s rights, privileges or access to public services solely because the individual is homeless or is perceived to be. In celebration of the bill’s passage through subcommittee, bill sponsor state Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-Lansing) issued the following statement:
“I am thrilled that we took a huge step in the right direction today to ensure no Michigander is discriminated against due to their housing status. This legislation sets a baseline for how our neighbors should be treated in this state — all Michiganders, regardless of their housing status, should be treated with the same dignity and respect.”
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