Bill would protect equal rights for people experiencing homelessness

People experiencing homelessness would have rights to move freely in public spaces, receive emergency medical care, vote, register to vote, and receive documents needed to prove identity. People experiencing homelessness in Missouri would have the same rights as other citizens and equal treatment by city and state agencies. Rights and access to public services could not be denied or limited solely because someone is experiencing homelessness.

People experiencing homelessness would have privacy protections for their belongings and confidential personal records. People experiencing homelessness would have a reasonable expectation of privacy for personal property, just as inside a home. Their records and information could not be disclosed without appropriate legal authority.