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Committee debates bill to restrict transporting people experiencing homelessness across municipal lines
Summary
Lawmakers debated House Bill 162, which would bar transporting people experiencing homelessness to another municipality without written consent from that municipality; supporters said it would stop out‑of‑state actors, while law enforcement and some members warned of unintended consequences and urged further drafting.
Representative Lipscomb introduced House Bill 162, saying the one‑page bill would prohibit transporting people experiencing homelessness to another municipality without written permission from the receiving jurisdiction, except where authorized by law, court order, or the individual’s consent. "It basically says that if you have got homeless people within your community... that you may not transport them to another municipality without having some written permission from that other municipality," Lipscomb said.
The bill would permit intercounty (or intermunicipal) transfers if a written agreement exists and the receiving entity formally accepts the individuals, and it would classify violations…
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