Gallatin County to Consider Ordinance to Limit Camping on Public Property

Gallatin County to consider ordinance to limit camping on public property

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Gallatin County Commission is contemplating a new ordinance that could limit camping in county public rights of way and on county public property where it is not already clearly prohibited.

Gallatin Co. Sheriff’s Office proposes new camping ordinance

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is pushing for a new ordinance to address a recent increase in urban camping.In 2025, the city of Bozeman adopted an urban

Gallatin County commission set to vote on urban camping ban

The Gallatin County Commission is set to vote on a draft ordinance that would end camping on unincorporated county land.This proposal, introduced earlier this year by Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer, aims to address the challenges posed by the city's urban camping ordinance in Bozeman.County Commissioner Zach Brown highlighted the impact of the current regulations, noting that they often push individuals experiencing homelessness outside ci…

New Idaho law Banning Camping on Public Property Goes Into Effect on Tuesday

BOISE, ID – On Tuesday, a new law goes into effect that will criminalize homelessness in Idaho’s biggest cities. Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 11-41 this session, prohibiting camping or sleeping in public places – including in cars. The new law only applies to four cities with 100,000 people or more – Boise, Caldwell, Meridian and Nampa – and allows the attorney general to sue cities that don’t follow it. Stephanie Day, executive director of the …