Virginia HB1394 modifies loitering laws to protect unhoused persons from penalties for life-sustaining activities in public places.
Virginia HB1394 amends loitering laws to ensure that unhoused persons are not penalized for engaging in life-sustaining activities in public places. These activities include sleeping, resting, sitting, standing, lying down, or protecting oneself from the elements. The bill explicitly prohibits penalties against unhoused persons for these actions, provided they do not obstruct traffic or create hazards. The definition of "unhoused person" is provided as an individual lacking a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence.
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