Dear California Right 2 Rest Supporter

Senator Carol Liu Introduces Right to Rest Legislation

CONGRATULATIONS! You helped us make the Right To Rest a bill in California! SB 608 will be carried by Senator Carol Liu.

Last week, California State Senator Carol Liu (D - La Canada Flintridge) introduced legislation to end the alarming trend of cities passing laws that criminalize the basic civil rights of homeless individuals. SB 608, known as the ''Right to Rest Act," would, among other things, protect the rights of homeless people to move freely, rest, eat, and perform religious observations in public space as well as protect their right to occupy a legally parked motor vehicle.

"It's time to address poverty, mental health, and the plight of the homeless head-on as a social issue and not a criminal issue," says State Senator Liu. "Citing homeless people for resting in a public space can lead to their rejection for jobs, education loans, and housing, further denying them a pathway out of poverty."

We are going to be asking for your help along the way!

Step 1: Write a letter of support ASAP, no later than March 10th.
Click here to download a sample letter

Step 2: Support us by sharing this support letter with your networks who support every Californians Right To Rest!
For more information on SB 608, see our press release here.