SSB 1195: Relating to homelessness including unauthorized use of public land, sanctioned camping, drug-free homeless service zones, and funding for homeless services, and providing penalties

What it does

This bill relates to homelessness including unauthorized use of public land, sanctioned camping, drug-free homeless service zones, and funding for homeless services. DIVISION I —— UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PUBLIC LAND. The bill prohibits a person from using public property for unauthorized sleeping, camping, or long-term shelter. If an individual knowingly violates this provision, the individual shall be provided a warning and offered services or shelter. If the individual refuses to vacate the public property, the individual commits a simple misdemeanor.

Senate subcommittee · named March 3, 2025

• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dave Sires (R) · dave.sires@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 19 against

For: Americans For Prosperity

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done; Brain Injury Association of Iowa; Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Iowa ACEs 360; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church; Iowa Environmental Council; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; and 7 more

In plain words

1. March 3, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee
2. March 3, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Westrich, Sires and Weiner