DFL Sen. Liz Boldon seeks legislation to bar cities from enforcing anti-camping laws on homeless

DFL Sen. Liz Boldon seeks legislation to bar cities from enforcing anti-camping laws on homeless

ROCHESTER — State Sen. Liz Boldon of Rochester is proposing legislation that would bar cities from penalizing homeless people who are camping in public areas. It would allow homeless people to reside in public spaces such as skyways, sidewalks and parking lots if no adequate indoor alternative exists. The bill would authorize the attorney general to prosecute violations of a homeless person’s right to pursue life-sustaining activities on public …