Massachusetts Homeless Bill of Rights

The Massachusetts Homeless Bill of Rights is a law designed to protect the rights of homeless individuals. It ensures that people experiencing homelessness have access to basic rights such as the ability to sit, sleep, or rest in public spaces, receive help from the government, and use services without discrimination. The law aims to create a more humane approach to homelessness, emphasizing dignity and respect, while also promoting the right to privacy, freedom of expression, and the ability to access public facilities. Ultimately, it seeks to reduce stigma and support humane treatment of those facing homelessness.