BILL OF RIGHTS HOMELESS ACT House SponsorsRep. Wyvetter H. Younge 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act. Sets forth certain rights of homeless persons, including the right to live in any community in the State, the right to choose living arrangements, and the right to employment and training opportunities. Directs the Department of Public Health to monitor and enforce homeless persons' rights, and provides criminal penalties for violations of those rights. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish priorities of eligibility for temporary rental or other housing assistance among the various categories of persons needing assistance in obtaining or retaining housing. 2/4/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge 2/7/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/7/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/10/2005HouseAssigned to Housing and Urban Development Committee 3/10/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die