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IN HB1431
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Doug Miller
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AI Summary
- Prohibits camping, sleeping, or using land owned by the state or a political subdivision for long-term shelter unless authorized by law
- First-time violators must receive a warning and an offer of transportation to an authorized shelter or services location before any criminal charge can apply
- Knowingly or intentionally violating the prohibition after receiving a warning and waiting 24 hours constitutes a Class C misdemeanor, with eligibility for referral to a problem-solving court program
- Bars political subdivisions from adopting policies that prohibit or discourage enforcement of public camping, sleeping, or sidewalk obstruction ordinances
- Authorizes residents, local business owners, or the attorney general to file civil lawsuits to enjoin political subdivisions that fail to enforce camping prohibitions, with the attorney general able to recover legal costs
Legislative Description
Street camping.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/8/2026
Committee Referrals
Courts and Criminal Code1/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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