Bill > SB484

This bill introduces new restrictions on the location of homeless shelters in municipalities with populations under 300,000 people. The legislation defines several key terms, including "homeless person" (someone without a fixed residence or living in temporary shelters), "homeless shelter" (a facility providing temporary housing and services), "unaccompanied minor" (a homeless minor without parental custody), and other related definitions. The primary provision prohibits municipal zoning authorities from approving a homeless shelter that would be located within 3,000 feet of any school or school property. However, the bill includes important exceptions: existing homeless shelters that were properly zoned before the act's effective date can continue operating, even if a school is subsequently established nearby. Additionally, the restrictions do not apply to domestic violence shelters, youth shelters, or homeless shelters operated within places of worship. The bill is being enacted with an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, and is designed to regulate the placement of homeless shelters in smaller municipalities with the stated intent of protecting school environments.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb484&Session=2600