S.B. 168, An Act Establishing a Right to Housing

Codifying a fundamental right to housing is a pivotal measure to codify equity, justice, and fairness for people living in our state. Adding in provisions to make the goals of Senate Bill 168 enforceable would go even furhter to making a right to housing real and tangible for the people who desperately need it. We encourage the legislature to add in measures providing real remedies for people whos rights to housing is violated. We also encourage the legislature to pick up the mantle of ensuring housing for people living with a criminal record by removing other barriers to their ability to obtain housing, including improving reentry and transition services. We urge this Committee to support Senate Bill 168 with those suggested additions.