Public Safety for Public Property Act; create to regulate camping.

HB 159, the "Public Safety for Public Property Act," prohibits camping and sleeping on public sidewalks, streets, alleys, and other public property in Mississippi for more than 24 hours. It bans sleeping in entrances to properties abutting sidewalks and requires removal of unsanitary items or personal property left behind. Exceptions allow camping only in locations specifically designated by local governments or state agencies, which require applicants to provide $1 million in insurance coverage. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.