Gov. DeSantis signs bill to restrict homeless encampments in Florida

DeSantis signs law banning homeless people from sleeping in public places

People experiencing homelessness in Florida will be banned from sleeping overnight on streets, on sidewalks and in parks under a law signed this week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, which he characterized as a “law-and-order” step that would help unhoused people…

DeSantis signs ban on homeless people camping in Florida public spaces

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill Wednesday that bans homeless people from camping in the state’s public spaces. “Florida will not allow homeless encampments to intrude on its citizens or undermine their quality of life like we see in states like New York and California,” DeSantis said in a statement. “The legislation I…

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning homeless from camping in public spaces

Critics have said the Florida legislation unfairly targets a vulnerable population and places limits on local municipalities.

Florida prohíbe a las personas sin hogar dormir en calles y plazas

El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, firmó este miércoles un proyecto de ley que prohíbe a las personas sin hogar dormir en las calles, y ordena a las

Mixed reactions to controversial Florida bill banning people who are homeless from sleeping in public places

After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday making it illegal for unhoused people to sleep overnight in public places, people without homes are left questioning what’s next for them.“If you’re going to ban it, then why don’t you take some of these abandoned buildings sitting around here and make them homeless places?” Vickie Eichelberger, who is unhoused said.Under the bill that would take effect in October, counties will be able to designat…