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HD 3081
HD 3081: An Act Ending the Criminalization of Homelessness SummaryThis proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to decriminalize homelessness and provide more compassio
This proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to decriminalize homelessness and provide more compassionate, effective solutions to address the growing issue of people experiencing homelessness in our communities.
The main components of this legislation include:
Decriminalization of Homelessness: The bill would prohibit the criminalization of basic life-sustaining activities performed by people experiencing homelessness, such as sleeping, sitting, or resting in public spaces when no adequate alternatives are available.
Expansion of Affordable Housing and Support Services: The bill allocates $2 billion in new funding over 5 years to increase the supply of affordable housing units and expand access to critical support services, including mental health treatment, addiction recovery programs, and job training.
Homeless Bill of Rights: The legislation establishes a Homeless Bill of Rights that protects the fundamental civil and human rights of people experiencing homelessness, such as the right to move freely in public spaces, the right to rest in public spaces, and the right to emergency medical care.
Coordination of Homelessness Response: The bill mandates the creation of a statewide Homelessness Coordinating Council to improve collaboration between state agencies, local governments, and community organizations in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to address homelessness.
If passed, this bill would have a significant impact on how communities across the state respond to homelessness. By decriminalizing homelessness and expanding access to affordable housing and support services, the legislation aims to shift the approach from one of criminalization to one of compassion and rehabilitation.
The $2 billion in new funding would be allocated over a 5-year period, with the goal of rapidly increasing the availability of affordable housing units and support programs for those in need. The Homeless Bill of Rights and the creation of the Homelessness Coordinating Council would also help ensure a more coordinated, rights-based approach to addressing homelessness at the state and local levels.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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