MN HF5038

All cities and counties must develop policies recognizing the differing housing, service, and culturally specific needs of homeless individuals and implement them to ensure humane treatment during removal from public property camping sites.

Local law enforcement must post conspicuous notice in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, and other languages spoken by significant numbers of encampment residents at least 96 hours before removal, with exceptions for extreme weather or urgent public health emergencies requiring only consultation with public health officials.

Notice must include the storage location for unclaimed personal property, telephone numbers for inquiries and available shelter facilities, contact information for social services agencies and nonprofits, and the date and time posted.

Unclaimed personal property must be stored in the same community for a minimum of 120 days during normal business hours, with exceptions for items lacking value or utility and illegal weapons or controlled substances given to law enforcement.

Law enforcement must estimate encampment population and notify nonprofit organizations and social services agencies before posting notice, cannot obstruct their access during the notice period, and cannot issue citations for unlawful camping within 200 feet of the notice within two hours before or after posting; a post-removal meeting must occur within 30 days to discuss whether removal was just and humane.