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CAHOOTS supports ‘Right to Rest Act’ for homeless
A crisis counselor with CAHOOTS testified that such restrictions can interfere with their crisis response work.
Posted: Apr 15, 2021 11:07 AM
Posted By: Jacob Roberts
SALEM, Ore. – Eugene-based CAHOOTS is speaking out in support of a new bill that could bring an end to homeless sweeps statewide.
House Bill 2367, called the ‘Right to Rest Act,’ is sponsored by Rep. Wlnsvey Campos (D-Aloha).
If passed, it would be illegal for homeless people to face civil or criminal penalties for their use of public spaces, as long as they’re not being disruptive.
Ahead of public testimony on the bill earlier this week, Campos said current laws discriminate against homeless people who sit, lie down or eat in public.