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Homeless People Can Sue for $1,000 if 'Harassed' Under New Oregon Bill (msn.com)

A newly proposed law in Oregon would allow the homeless to sue municipalities for as much as $1,000 per violation as part of a new initiative to decriminalize homelessness.
Sponsored by Beaverton-area Democratic Representative Farrah Chaichi, House Bill 3501—otherwise known as the "Right to Rest Act"—would allow anyone experiencing homelessness to use public spaces in "the same manner as any other person" without discrimination for their housing status, including the right to a reasonable expectation of privacy even if they are living in a public space.Those experiencing homelessness would also be protected from "harassment, citation or arrest" by local police, public or private security personnel, or even employees of local governments—a proposal Chaichi said is an effort to end the practice of punitive policing against those just because they are poor.Those found in violation of the law would be subject to compensatory damages or $1,000 per violation, "whichever is greater," along with a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000."There are more than 220 local laws in Oregon criminalizing homelessness, which effectively means if you are ever unable to afford housing, and you don't have friends or family that you can crash with, or rely on for shelter, you are criminalized," Chaichi said in an April 5 livestream promoting the bill.

 

In other words, if they approach you and ask for money, and you say sorry… they can probably spit at you and win $1000.

SouthernFried » 25 Apr 2023, 3:23 am » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 3:23 am

In other words, if they approach you and ask for money, and you say sorry… they can probably spit at you and win $1000.

That's not what the new law says. It is more like a mandate for civil authorities to leave homeless people alone unless they violate the law. It should be a zoning issue. I have stopped going to certain businesses because I was accosted several times by homeless people begging for money.

Punch » 25 Apr 2023, 12:49 am » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 12:49 am

I don't believe in hitting someone when they're down.

Homeless People Can Sue for $1,000 if 'Harassed' Under New Oregon Bill (msn.com)

A newly proposed law in Oregon would allow the homeless to sue municipalities for as much as $1,000 per violation as part of a new initiative to decriminalize homelessness.
Sponsored by Beaverton-area Democratic Representative Farrah Chaichi, House Bill 3501—otherwise known as the "Right to Rest Act"—would allow anyone experiencing homelessness to use public spaces in "the same manner as any other person" without discrimination for their housing status, including the right to a reasonable expectation of privacy even if they are living in a public space.Those experiencing homelessness would also be protected from "harassment, citation or arrest" by local police, public or private security personnel, or even employees of local governments—a proposal Chaichi said is an effort to end the practice of punitive policing against those just because they are poor.Those found in violation of the law would be subject to compensatory damages or $1,000 per violation, "whichever is greater," along with a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000."There are more than 220 local laws in Oregon criminalizing homelessness, which effectively means if you are ever unable to afford housing, and you don't have friends or family that you can crash with, or rely on for shelter, you are criminalized," Chaichi said in an April 5 livestream promoting the bill.

Oregon is a place I would never live.  Same goes for Washington and California.  Never.  These people want to live in a ****.  No thanks.
 

Skans » 25 Apr 2023, 8:42 am » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 8:42 am

Oregon is a place I would never live.  Same goes for Washington and California.  Never.  These people want to live in a ****.  No thanks.

"Wanting" has nothing to do with it.

Punch » 25 Apr 2023, 11:14 am » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 11:14 am

"Wanting" has nothing to do with it.

Stop acting like the vast majority of these people don't have a "choice" in the matter. At least 9 out of 10 of these people made a series of poor choices in life that put them there. Poor choice after poor choice after poor choice after poof choice is how you get there. I get it though. Liberals don't believe in personal responsibility. The finger always goes in someone else's direction.
 

Punch » 25 Apr 2023, 12:49 am » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 12:49 am

I don't believe in hitting someone when they're down.

Homeless People Can Sue for $1,000 if 'Harassed' Under New Oregon Bill (msn.com)

A newly proposed law in Oregon would allow the homeless to sue municipalities for as much as $1,000 per violation as part of a new initiative to decriminalize homelessness.
Sponsored by Beaverton-area Democratic Representative Farrah Chaichi, House Bill 3501—otherwise known as the "Right to Rest Act"—would allow anyone experiencing homelessness to use public spaces in "the same manner as any other person" without discrimination for their housing status, including the right to a reasonable expectation of privacy even if they are living in a public space.Those experiencing homelessness would also be protected from "harassment, citation or arrest" by local police, public or private security personnel, or even employees of local governments—a proposal Chaichi said is an effort to end the practice of punitive policing against those just because they are poor.Those found in violation of the law would be subject to compensatory damages or $1,000 per violation, "whichever is greater," along with a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000."There are more than 220 local laws in Oregon criminalizing homelessness, which effectively means if you are ever unable to afford housing, and you don't have friends or family that you can crash with, or rely on for shelter, you are criminalized," Chaichi said in an April 5 livestream promoting the bill.

Oregon gets what they vote for.      

So now there courts will be backlogged for decades with frivolous faults claims of harassment, so the zombie junkies can get their hands on some smack money.

Good foresight, Oregon  
 

SouthernFried » 25 Apr 2023, 11:23 am » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 11:23 am

Stop acting like the vast majority of these people don't have a "choice" in the matter. At least 9 out of 10 of these people made a series of poor choices in life that put them there. Poor choice after poor choice after poor choice after poof choice is how you get there. I get it though. Liberals don't believe in personal responsibility. The finger always goes in someone else's direction.

Well, it is kinda your fault.

Punch » 25 Apr 2023, 3:56 pm » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 3:56 pm

Well, it is kinda your fault.

aids is the cure

Punch » 25 Apr 2023, 3:56 pm » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 3:56 pm

Well, it is kinda your fault.

Explain. Can't wait to hear this gem. 

Punch » 25 Apr 2023, 12:49 am » wrote: ↑

25 Apr 2023, 12:49 am

I don't believe in hitting someone when they're down.

Homeless People Can Sue for $1,000 if 'Harassed' Under New Oregon Bill (msn.com)

A newly proposed law in Oregon would allow the homeless to sue municipalities for as much as $1,000 per violation as part of a new initiative to decriminalize homelessness.
Sponsored by Beaverton-area Democratic Representative Farrah Chaichi, House Bill 3501—otherwise known as the "Right to Rest Act"—would allow anyone experiencing homelessness to use public spaces in "the same manner as any other person" without discrimination for their housing status, including the right to a reasonable expectation of privacy even if they are living in a public space.Those experiencing homelessness would also be protected from "harassment, citation or arrest" by local police, public or private security personnel, or even employees of local governments—a proposal Chaichi said is an effort to end the practice of punitive policing against those just because they are poor.Those found in violation of the law would be subject to compensatory damages or $1,000 per violation, "whichever is greater," along with a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000."There are more than 220 local laws in Oregon criminalizing homelessness, which effectively means if you are ever unable to afford housing, and you don't have friends or family that you can crash with, or rely on for shelter, you are criminalized," Chaichi said in an April 5 livestream promoting the bill.

Dead people can't sue.