Heartland Alliance Led “Housing as a Human Right Bill” To Potentially Impact Millions of Illinoisans
CHICAGO (PRWEB) October 03, 2019 -- The new law, sponsored by Representative Curtis Tarver (D-25th) and Senator Omar Aquino (D-2nd) and led by the Restoring Rights and Opportunities Coalition of Illinois (RROCI), will help thousands of Illinois residents find safer and more stable housing across the state. This is turn will help individuals and families protect their rights, while decreasing recidivism and strengthening communities
“Stable housing is a basic human need that is far too challenging for many people in our state,” said Representative Tarver. “I am proud that this new law helps to reduce the barriers for individuals with records, so that they may find the housing they need to succeed.”
The Housing as a Human Right Bill will go into effect in January 2020 and if individuals believe that they have been denied housing due to their record, they can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Heartland Alliance, as a member of RROCI, worked alongside coalition members Cabrini Green Legal Aid, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, and Community Renewal Society to advocate for this bill during the 2019 Illinois Legislative Session.
See attached press release for more details.
Amber (Cason) Crossen, Heartland Alliance, http://www.heartlandalliance.org, 2172065664, [email protected]
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