drug-free homeless zones

HB 2437, now vetoed by the Governor, creates "drug-free homeless service zones" at facilities providing shelter or housing to homeless individuals. It prohibits the sale, transfer, or possession/use of drugs in these zones and requires facility operators (receiving public funds) to adopt written anti-drug policies and display visible signage. Violations by facility employees carry misdemeanor charges, while drug sales in these zones increase felony penalties by one year and mandate a $2,000+ fine with no sentence suspension. The bill directly affects homeless service providers and their staff, not homeless individuals themselves, and is no longer law after the Governor's veto on May 13, 2025.