2025 House Bill 4197

A bill to establish a bill of rights for the homeless; to provide exceptions; to provide a remedy for violation of those rights; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

Mackinac Center Analysis

The legislation establishes a Homeless Bill of Rights, ensuring equal treatment and specific protections, while allowing local governments to designate safe spaces and providing legal remedies for violating the newly designed rights of homeless people.

Introduced in the House

March 11, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Brenda Carter (D-53), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Kara Hope (D-74), Kelly Breen (D-21), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Dylan Wegela (D-26) and Matt Longjohn (D-40)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations