{"id":43286,"date":"2024-03-23T20:03:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T00:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=43286"},"modified":"2024-03-23T20:03:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T00:03:21","slug":"homeless-in-for-a-rude-awaking-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/03\/23\/homeless-in-for-a-rude-awaking-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeless In For a Rude Awaking in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Florida\u2019s New HB 1365 Bill: A Detailed Forecast of Its Impact on Florida Municipalities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida\u2019s House Bill 1365, also known as the Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping Bill, has been the subject of intense discussion since its introduction in the Florida Senate. The bill, which the governor passed and signed on March 20, 2024, is set to have significant implications for Florida municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Details of HB 1365<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bill prohibits counties and municipalities from authorizing or otherwise allowing public camping or sleeping on public property without certification of designated public property by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). It authorizes counties to designate public property for such uses for a specified period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counties are required to establish specified standards and procedures for such property. The DCF is authorized to inspect such property and issue notice. The bill provides an exception during specified emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Impact on Florida Municipalities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The implementation of HB 1365 will require Florida municipalities to reassess their approach to homelessness. The prohibition of public camping or sleeping without a permit will necessitate the designation of specific areas for these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bill\u2019s requirements for counties to establish standards and procedures for designated public properties will likely result in additional administrative and financial burdens. These could include the costs associated with certifying public properties, ensuring they meet the required standards, and managing the designated areas. This is an unfunded mandate from Tallahassee, so Florida counties and municipalities will have to find the money themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critics of the bill argue that it could divert necessary funding and resources that could help jurisdictions address their unique housing challenges. They also express concern that the legislation could lead to further criminalization of an already vulnerable population. Proponents of the Bill say that what we have been doing was and is not working, so we have no choice but to try something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As HB 1365 takes effect\u00a0on October 1, 2024<\/strong>, Florida municipalities will need to quickly navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this new legislation. With an increasing number of homeless people arriving in Florida and other parts of the state, there is no other option than to try a new course in stemming the tide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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