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Gov. DeSantis signs bill to restrict homeless encampments in Florida

Florida Governor signs bill restricting homeless people from sleeping in public places, aiming to address the state's homelessness issue.
Local governments are prohibited from allowing homeless individuals to camp on public property without a permit under the new bill.
Critics argue that the legislation does not address root causes of homelessness like economic struggles, mental health, and drug abuse issues.

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The Guardian

Desantis bans Florida’s unhoused people from sleeping in parks

Critics say ‘disheartening’ law will do little to address issue, while DeSantis says ‘you should not be accosted by a homeless’

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Law bans Florida homeless from sleeping in public spaces

Florida’s homeless will be banned from sleeping in public spaces such as sidewalks and parks under a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The measure signed Wednesday also promises

1 month ago·United States

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USA Today

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.

1 month ago·United States

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abc News

Florida homeless to be banned from sleeping in public spaces under DeSantis-backed law

Florida’s homeless will be banned from sleeping in public spaces such as sidewalks and parks under a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis

1 month ago·United States

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The Washington Post

DeSantis signs law banning homeless people from sleeping in public places

Proponents of Florida’s new law say it will help homeless people access services, but homelessness advocates say it’s not the right approach.

1 month ago

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KIFI

Florida homeless to be banned from sleeping in public spaces under DeSantis-backed law

By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press Florida’s homeless will be banned from sleeping in public spaces such as sidewalks and parks under a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The measure signed Wednesday also promises the homeless more services for issues such as substance abuse and mental health problems. The state Department of Children and Families would oversee local governments that set up designated areas for the homeless to camp for u…

1 month ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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