On October 1, 2024, Florida implemented a contentious law prohibiting homeless individuals from sleeping or camping on public property. This legislation, House Bill 1365, marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to addressing homelessness, stirring debates among officials, advocates, and the public. The Law’s Key Provisions The new law bans sleeping and camping on streets, sidewalks, and in parks. It requires local governments to offer temporary housing to homeless individuals, where drug use is prohibited. Additionally, substance abuse and mental health treatment will be made available to those in need. Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, defended the law while … Continue reading Florida’s New Law Bans Homeless from Public Sleeping: How 31,000+ People Will Be Affected