This bit of legislation will have a direct impact on local protests that grew popular over the past few years and before City Hall put up a fence to keep out unwelcome visitors.
A quick overview of the legal fight . . .
The legislation now faces legal challenges in hopes of blocking the law. The Missourians who filed the lawsuit said the provision makes it dangerous for people who are already struggling to find shelter, but the lawmaker behind the legislation said it wasn’t intended to turn the homeless into criminals. Instead, it will offer more resources to those who need it the most.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
New Missouri law aimed at homeless camping faces legal challenges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A new law set to go into effect in 2023 will criminalize people who sleep on state-owned land. The legislation now faces legal challenges in hopes of blocking the law.
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