From 2020 – 2022 six US states introduced bills that would make sleeping on public property a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and a month in jail. In 2021 Texas became the first state to pass a statewide law which banned public homeless encampments statewide and pulled state grant funds from non-compliant cities. Proponents of these laws argue that that leaving tens of thousands of Americans—often with severe mental illness or substance use problems—on the streets for decades until they can all be provided with permanent, supportive housing is not a viable or humane model. Opponents argue that the laws do not provide housing solutions and simply encourage homeless people to relocate to other states.
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Response rates from 3.8k State Senate District 15 voters.
44% 是的 |
56% 不 |
31% 是的 |
54% 不 |
14% Yes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
1% No, and make it a criminal offense |
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Unique answers from State Senate District 15 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Only in certain public property, they should be encouraged to work and be provided with cheaper apartment for getting to work.
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