The bill amends the General Laws in Chapter 34-37.1 to establish a "Homeless Bill of Rights," ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness are granted specific rights and protections. Key provisions include the right to live in clean and sanitary conditions, including access to trash receptacles and toilet facilities, and the right to collaborate with outreach and available social workers.

The bill outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing aggrieved individuals or organizations that are chartered to safeguard civil liberties or combat homelessness to bring civil actions in superior court for violations of the chapter. Courts may award damages, attorney's fees, and impose fines of $500 for intentional violations. All fines collected are to be utilized for housing stabilization services or to address issues related to homelessness.

Additionally, the bill requires all police and public works departments to adopt written policies to ensure compliance with the chapter's requirements. These policies must recognize the reasonable expectation of privacy that homeless individuals have in their tents, prohibiting unreasonable searches.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that prior to any enforcement action to relocate or vacate individuals occupying encampments on public property, at least 60 days' notice must be provided. Reasonable alternatives for relocation must also be made available in collaboration with outreach and social workers before any enforcement action is taken.