AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS

SB 3298 amends the Homeless Bill of Rights to require government agencies to give at least 20 days' written notice before forcibly removing homeless encampments from public property. The notice must be posted directly on the encampment and sent to housing officials, though this rule does not apply in cases involving immediate safety risks, active construction sites, environmental hazards, or scheduled infrastructure work. The law defines an encampment as a temporary outdoor shelter with personal belongings and allows people to move their belongings to nearby areas without triggering a new notice period. This legislation applies to all public spaces not intended for human habitation and takes effect on October 1, 2026.