Lowenthal’s Homeless Rights Bill Report
Originally published Apr. 6, 2011
LONG BEACH, CA – As California becomes the national trendsetter for violence against its homeless, one of the state’s legislative committees approved a bill on Tuesday, March 22 that gives homeless people hate-crime protection when suing an attacker in civil court.
The California State Assembly Judiciary Committee approved Long Beach Democratic Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal’s homeless rights bill, AB 312. It must now go to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for a hearing before it goes to the full Assembly for approval.
“California has the highest rate of violence against homeless people in the entire country,” said Lauren Robinson, Lowenthal’s legislative aide. “Assemblywoman Lowenthal is just responding to her concerned constituents in Long Beach who see this as a growing trend and problem.” (more…)
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