Governor signs bill making homelessness a misdemeanor if person refuses help
Once SB 1854 takes effect in November, state and local law enforcement can remove someone for camping on state-owned lands such as highway right-of-ways and medians, and even state parks. If the person is homeless and refuses to accept help and resources, they will be arrested for a misdemeanor and, if convicted, will either be fined $50 or spend 15 days in the jail of the county where the offense took place.