Florida's homeless law prohibits homeless people from sleeping on public property

Florida's homeless law is now in effect. On Tuesday, sleeping and camping on public lands was banned in the state and campgrounds must be set up to accommodate the homeless community.

Bill 1365, formerly House Bill (HB) 1365, will make it illegal for people struggling with homelessness to sleep outside on public property.

“HB 1365 prohibits counties and municipalities from authorizing or permitting individuals to regularly sleep or camp on public lands, in public buildings or their grounds, or on public rights-of-way within their jurisdiction,” said county Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. in a memorandum sent to the Board of County Commissioners in September.