Persons experiencing homelessness shall be permitted to use public space in the state of California in the same manner as any other person, without discrimination based on their housing status. In addition, the existence of homelessness requires that civil and human rights that are amply protected in the home be extended to the public areas in which homeless persons live to ensure the equal rights of all Californians, whether homeless or housed.

Every person in the state shall have the following basic human and civil rights, that may be exercised without being subject to criminal or civil sanctions or harassment by law enforcement, public or private security personnel, or Business Improvement District agents:

The right to use and to move freely in public spaces, without discrimination and without time limitations that discriminate based upon housing status.

The right to rest in public spaces and to protect oneself from the elements, in a nonobstructive manner.

The right to eat, share, accept, or give food in any public space in which having food is not otherwise generally prohibited.

The right to pray, meditate, worship, or practice religion in public spaces, without discrimination based upon housing status.

The right to occupy a motor vehicle, provided it is legally parked on public property or parked on private property with permission of the property owner.