HOMELESS: Establishes minimum housing standards for individuals experiencing homelessness (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
What changed between versions
Added a new definition for 'homelessness' to clarify it means lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
Added a new definition for 'homeless facility' to list specific types of buildings that provide overnight lodging to homeless individuals.
Added exemptions for private residences, places of worship, charitable substance abuse recovery programs, hurricane emergency housing, and correctional work-release facilities from the new rules.
Changed the state fire marshal's role from 'shall assist' to 'may assist' in conducting inspections, giving the office more discretion.
Added a requirement that the minimum housing standards must consider safety, sanitation, privacy, and habitability.
Changed the requirement for the Department of Health to 'submit waivers' to 'examine the feasibility' of submitting waivers, making the action less mandatory.