Minnesota SF4980 prohibits penalties for homeless individuals using public land for life-sustaining activities, provides an affirmative defense in.

Minnesota SF4980 prohibits municipalities from penalizing homeless individuals for using public land for life-sustaining activities, such as moving, resting, or eating, if they lack access to an adequate alternative indoor space. It defines "adequate alternative indoor space" as a legally accessible, indefinite space that does not require sacrificing rights or daily reapplication. The bill provides an affirmative defense in criminal proceedings if the individual lacked access to such a space.

Minnesota SF4980 prohibits penalties for homeless individuals using public land for life-sustaining activities, provides an affirmative defense in.

Minnesota SF4980 prohibits municipalities from penalizing homeless individuals for using public land for life-sustaining activities, such as moving, resting, or eating, if they lack access to an adequate alternative indoor space. It defines "adequate alternative indoor space" as a legally accessible, indefinite space that does not require sacrificing rights or daily reapplication. The bill provides an affirmative defense in criminal proceedings if the individual lacked access to such a space.