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Tennessee lawmakers close to passing bill that threatens felony penalties against homeless people who camp on public property

 

April 14, 2022 / 3:03 PM / AP

 

Tennessee lawmakers are close to sending Republican Gov. Bill Lee a proposal that would threaten felony penalties against homeless people who camp on local public property — including in parks — and misdemeanors for camping around highways.

 

The Tennessee Senate voted 20-10 Wednesday to advance the bill, with four Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. The House already passed a version of the legislation last year. Both Republican-dominated chambers need to hash out differences in what they approved.

 

Opponents have said the legislation does nothing to help reduce homelessness, while potentially making it harder for homeless people to rise out of extreme poverty if they have a felony on their records.

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tennessee-legislation-felony-penalties-homeless-people-who-camp-on-public-property/

 

 

 

'Veterans Row' Homeless Encampment Near Brentwood Cleared Out Monday

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November 1, 2021 / 12:00 PM / CBS Los Angeles

 

BRENTWOOD (CBSLA) — A large homeless encampment, better known as "Veterans Row," located outside the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center near Brentwood, was in the process of being cleared out Monday.

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/homeless-encampment-known-as-veterans-row-to-be-relocated-monday/