SB 2334 Summary

• Prohibits camping on public streets, sidewalks, public rights-of-way, and within 1,000 feet of critical infrastructure unless designated for that purpose; first violation is a misdemeanor with fine up to $100, second or subsequent violations carry fine up to $250 or 5 days to 4 months jail time.

• Requires law enforcement to provide written, oral, or posted notice at least 48 hours before enforcement action; authorizes property owners to request removal of encampments on private property in a humane manner after 48 hours notice, with removal costs becoming a lien on the property.

• Requires solicitation permits from local governing authorities for in-person requests for contributions or donations in public areas; permits valid for 3 years and only valid sunrise to sunset; first violation carries $100 fine, subsequent violations carry 5 days to 4 months jail and up to $250 fine.

• Creates new crimes of aggressive panhandling (touching, obstructing, following, or threatening a person during solicitation) with penalties of up to 30 days jail or $500 fine for first offense and 15-90 days jail or up to $1,000 fine for subsequent offenses.

• Creates loitering offense for lingering without apparent reason, loitering near schools, harassing conduct, or illegal activity in public places; requires law enforcement to allow person to identify themselves and explain presence before arrest; first offense carries $100 fine, subsequent offenses carry 2-15 days jail and up to $250 fine; all convictions do not appear on public record.