Relating to the required approval of the proposed location of county or municipal temporary housing or emergency shelter for disaster victims.

HB 3858 requires counties and municipalities to obtain governor approval before building or operating temporary housing or emergency shelters for disaster victims. It establishes a two-step process: local governments must submit location details to the governor and request a public safety assessment (including crime rate analysis) from the department. The department conducts the safety assessment, which the governor reviews to determine if the location is safe for disaster victims. The governor must approve safe locations or provide a written explanation if a location is deemed unsafe. This bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects local governments planning disaster shelters.