HB1431Introduced in the House
Street camping.
Introduced by Doug Miller, District 48
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Street camping. Prohibits an individual from camping, sleeping, or using for long term shelter land owned by the state or a political subdivision, unless the land has been authorized for that use by law. Provides, if certain elements are met, that a person who knowingly or intentionally uses land owned by the state or a political subdivision for unauthorized camping, sleeping, or long term shelter commits a Class C misdemeanor. Allows an individual to be referred to a problem solving court program for a violation. Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing any policy that prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any order or ordinance prohibiting public camping, sleeping, or other obstruction of a sidewalk. Authorizes a resident of the political subdivision, an owner of a business located in the political subdivision, or the attorney general to bring a civil action to enjoin a political subdivision that adopts or enforces such a policy.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
January 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Representative Miller D
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
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