INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — House Bill 1662, authored by Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland), would make it a Class C misdemeanor to camp, sleep, or use government-owned land for long-term shelter without legal authorization.
The bill also seeks to prevent communities from using state funds for permanent housing for the homeless.
An amendment proposed by Davis would remove this provision and eliminate incentives for local governments to reduce homelessness in jails and hospitals.
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Public land is owned by “THE PUBLIC.” That’s you and me. I certainly wouldn’t want someone else “camping” on my front lawn nor would I want them “camping” on the public sidewalk or in a public park. This country collectively spends multiplied $Billions to house or otherwise help the homeless. No one in their right mind would choose to live in a tent when the temps are in the 20s or lower.