R.I. Gov. Chafee signs first-in-nation 'homeless bill of rights' [View all]

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Source: Providence Journal

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Governor Chafee has signed legislation providing Rhode Island with a first-in-the-nation "homeless bill of rights" to protect people who are homeless from discrimination in employment, emergency medical care, use of public spaces, voting and in dealings with state, city and private agencies.


Among things it spells out in law:

-- The right to seek and keep a job even if a person does not have permanent housing

-- The right to use public spaces such as sidewalks, public parks, public transportation, public buildings

-- The right to emergency medical care free from discrimination

-- The right to vote and register to vote


Read more: http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2012/06/ri-gov-chafee-s-10.html

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