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HB104Introduced in the House of Delegates

Unhoused Individuals - Rights and Affirmative Defense

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Bernice Mireku-North, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Providing that all unhoused individuals have certain rights; establishing an affirmative defense of necessity to certain criminal charges relating to trespass or disturbing the peace; and repealing the authority of a municipality to prohibit vagrancy.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

January 16, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judiciary

  3. Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

  4. Hearing canceled

  5. Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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