Loading chat...
AZ SB1593
Bill
Status
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Justine Wadsack
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Municipalities must allow homeless encampments only if no other indoor shelter options exist in the municipality; municipalities must remove all encampments if indoor shelter alternatives are available.
-
Counties must allow homeless encampments only if no other indoor shelter options exist in the county; counties must remove all encampments if indoor shelter alternatives are available.
-
Persons living at homeless encampments who engage in criminal activity shall be arrested by municipal or county law enforcement agencies and prosecuted.
-
Defines "homeless encampment" as one or more tents, structures, or camping equipment assemblies where one or more persons knowingly and regularly use the area as an indefinite place of domicile or residence.
Legislative Description
Homeless encampment; crime enforcement
Counties - Title 11
Last Action
Senate JUD Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-3-0-0)
2/15/2024