Florida bill seeks to ban homeless camping on public property, allowing counties to designate specific sites with state permission.

A Florida bill aims to ban homeless camping on public property, with counties allowed to designate specific sites as homeless camps with state permission. Critics argue that punishing homelessness for sleeping outside without shelter violates the cruel and unusual punishment clause. The bill has sparked concerns about its impact on local governments and the increasing homelessness crisis in Florida.

March 16, 2024
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