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Hi Everyone!

Join us for the Legislative hearing and committee vote on the Colorado Right to Rest Act (HB 1191)

Wednesday February 24th, 12:30pm

Rally 12:30pm in front of Colorado State Capitol (Colfax and Lincoln)
Hearing 1:30pm in State Capitol Building (room to be determined)

Remind our legislators all people need the right to rest!

Now is the time to TAKE ACTION!! Call and email committee members and ask them to support the right to rest and vote yes on HB 1191. See list of committee members, contact info, and sample talking points here.

Join us for the official report release of The University of Denver Sturm College of Law’s Homeless Advocacy Policy Project - Hosted by: Denver Homeless Out Loud

Too High A Price: What Criminalizing Homelessness Costs Colorado

Did you know that in 76 cities in Colorado, there are 351 anti-homeless ordinances? Read the report and learn more...


California’s Bill (SB 876) authored by State Senator Carol Liu is moving towards it’s first hearing as well!! We know it will be heard in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee and we expect that hearing to happen in the very near future.

See the fact sheet of the bill
Questions and Answers about SB 876
And then send in your organizations support letter!!

According to Senator Liu, “this bill is intended to ensure equal rights for the homeless. It’s time to address poverty, mental health, and the plight of the homelessness head-on as a social issue and not a criminal issue. Citing homeless people for simply resting in a public space creates a criminal record that can lead to rejection for jobs, education loans, and housing and further block their pathway out of poverty,” she added.