Indiana Governor Signs Bill to Ban 'Public Camping' Statewide

Indiana governor signs bill to ban 'public camping' statewide

Indiana is taking a tougher and more targeted approach to homelessness.

New Indiana law bans street camping, expands shelter and treatment referrals

SEA 285 prohibits unauthorized camping, sleeping or long-term shelter on land owned by the state or a political subdivision.

Indiana Governor Signs Bill to Ban Street Camping, Connect Homeless Hoosiers to Help

Source: Indiana Governor Mike Braun INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a bill into law on Tuesday that establishes a statewide prohibition on unauthorized camping on public land while connecting homeless Hoosiers to shelter, diversion, and mental health services. The law prohibits unauthorized camping, sleeping, or long-term shelter on land owned by the state or a political subdivision. Before any criminal enforcement happens, law …

New Indiana law on homelessness set to take effect July 1

Senate Enrolled Act 285 creates a statewide policy for handling homelessness — something that did not previously exist.

Gov. Braun signs law banning homeless camping on public property

Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation Tuesday that prohibits unauthorized camping on public land statewide.

Gov. Braun holds ceremonial signing for bill banning public camping

Governor Mike Braun held a ceremonial signing on Tuesday, signing a bill into law that prohibits sleeping in public spaces in Indiana.