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Republicans warn camping bills could expose schools and parks to hazards and create legal risk for cities
Summary
Republican leaders raised safety concerns about two housing/camping bills that would limit local authority to move people without offering shelter beds and would allow private lawsuits if cities move people before offering shelter; they said amendments to protect schools were rejected in committee.
Olympia — Republican leaders raised concerns about recent house housing measures that, as introduced, would restrict local governments’ ability to move people camping in public spaces and allow private lawsuits against cities that move unhoused people without first offering a shelter bed.
House Republican floor leader April Connors told reporters that one camping bill would…
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