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PA SB1089

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nikil Saval

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits individuals experiencing homelessness to use public spaces for "life-sustaining activities" (sleeping, resting, eating, storing belongings) as long as they do not obstruct walkways or streets, unless adequate alternative indoor shelter has been offered

  • Defines "adequate alternative indoor space" with strict requirements: must be free, available indefinitely without daily reapplication, accommodate disabilities, accept pets, allow partners/family, and accommodate personal property

  • Prohibits civil or criminal penalties for homeless individuals soliciting, sharing, or accepting food, water, money, or donations in public spaces when not obstructing passage

  • Extends personal property protections against unreasonable search and seizure to belongings stored in public spaces, and allows homeless individuals to park vehicles on public property if not obstructing traffic

  • Creates enforcement mechanisms including Attorney General authority to bring civil actions, a private right of action for affected individuals, and waives sovereign immunity for government violations; effective 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for permitted use of public space; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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