HB 9821

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 8, 2026

An Act Prescribing a Just and Humane Code of Conduct for the Resettlement of Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The Just and Humane Resettlement Act would ban most evictions and demolitions of informal settlers, require at‑least 30‑day notice and genuine public consultation, make the PCUP the lead agency, and set penalties of up to six years in jail or fines for violations.

Housing and Urban DevelopmentHuman RightsLocal Government

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Author · Representative

Eric L. OlivarezReceipts →

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HB09821 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Prescribing a Just and Humane Code of Conduct for the Resettlement of Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

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