homelessness rights; criminal liability

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Arizona law that guarantees homeless individuals the same rights to public spaces, services, employment, medical care, voting, privacy, and shelter access as other residents. It lets them sue for violations and stops criminal prosecution for sitting, lying, or sleeping on public property when they are homeless and no shelter space is available. The measure is intended to protect the dignity and safety of people experiencing homelessness.

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