homelessness rights; criminal liability

HB 4123 establishes Arizona's "Homeless Persons' Bill of Rights," guaranteeing homeless individuals equal access to public spaces, services, employment, medical care, voting, and privacy protections without discrimination based on housing status. It explicitly prohibits charging homeless people with public sleeping or sitting offenses when no shelter space is available, amending criminal law to remove such liability under those conditions. The bill directly affects homeless residents in Arizona by legally protecting their right to use public areas, receive services, and maintain privacy through confidentiality safeguards. Key provisions include banning discrimination in voting documentation, requiring shelter confidentiality, and ensuring reasonable privacy for personal property.