Bill > SB987

This bill creates a new criminal offense for camping in a public place without the consent of the officer or agency responsible for managing the public space. It defines "camping" as temporarily residing in a place with shelter, such as a tent or sleeping bag. The bill also prohibits local entities, such as municipalities and counties, from adopting policies that prohibit or discourage the enforcement of public camping bans. The attorney general can seek injunctive relief against local entities that violate this prohibition, and such entities may be denied state grant funds if they are found to have intentionally violated the law. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2021.

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