The roughly 150 homelessness measures typically include prohibitions on camping, sleeping or storing property on public land.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-01 09:15:00">February 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM EST</time>

The roughly 150 homelessness measures typically include prohibitions on camping, sleeping or storing property on public land.{ai:summary}<p>Many homelessness measures focus on prohibiting camping, sleeping, or storing personal belongings on public land. These regulations aim to address the growing issue of homelessness in urban areas. </p><p>#society</p>

Many more cities ban sleeping outside despite a lack of shelter space

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