LA HB211

Establishes a Homelessness Court program allowing district courts to divert homeless individuals charged with misdemeanors or felonies into court-supervised treatment, with a minimum 12-month probation period that can result in conviction dismissal upon successful completion

Creates the crime of "unauthorized camping on public property" with penalties of up to $500 fine and 6 months imprisonment for first offense, and up to $1,000 fine and 1-2 years imprisonment for subsequent offenses

Prohibits political subdivisions from allowing public camping on government property unless they designate specific areas by majority vote for up to one year, subject to conditions including insufficient shelter beds and separation from residential zones

Requires designated camping areas to maintain minimum standards for safety, sanitation, restroom access, and behavioral health services, with Louisiana Department of Health authorized to inspect and recommend closures

Allows residents, business owners, nonprofits within 1,000 feet of unauthorized encampments, or the attorney general to bring civil actions against political subdivisions for violations, with public camping provisions effective January 1, 2027