HSB 286 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to homelessness including unauthorized use of public land, sanctioned camping, drug-free homeless service zones, and funding for homeless services, and providing penalties.

This bill establishes rules for cities and counties to create designated "sanctioned camping" zones for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. It requires these zones to provide assigned spaces, safety measures, sanitation (including water and showers), and access to health services, while banning alcohol and drugs. Local governments must follow specific standards when creating these zones, and residents or businesses can seek legal action if requirements aren't met. The bill also prohibits local policies that block enforcement of rules against unauthorized public sleeping/camping, requiring first-time violations to be addressed with a warning and service offer before potential misdemeanor penalties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Committee
3
Mar 5, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/05/2025 4:30PM RM 19.
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Holt, James and Lawler.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
lower
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