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H8000Introduced in the House

Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.

EngrossedSenate Housing and Municipal Government

Introduced by Joseph Shekarchi, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS - Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

May 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · May 5, 2026

56

Yes

13

No

6

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/15/2026)

  7. Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)

  8. Proposed Substitute

  9. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  10. Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)

  11. House passed Sub A

  12. Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

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