Funding the removal of illegal and dangerous encampments.

The bill mandates that counties and cities adopt ordinances prohibiting camping on public property within 500 feet of specified locations, including schools and parks. It establishes an encampment cleanup grant program to fund the removal of illegal encampments and provides technical assistance for planning. Compliance with the ordinance is required to receive grants, with funding reduced for non-compliance. The bill also creates an online dashboard to track verified homeless encampment sites and their closure.

Funding the removal of illegal and dangerous encampments.

The bill mandates that counties and cities adopt ordinances prohibiting camping on public property within 500 feet of specified locations, including schools and parks. It establishes an encampment cleanup grant program to fund the removal of illegal encampments and provides technical assistance for planning. Compliance with the ordinance is required to receive grants, with funding reduced for non-compliance. The bill also creates an online dashboard to track verified homeless encampment sites and their closure.