Homelessness: Options and Solutions from My Perspective

Background In a previous article, Understanding State and Federal Law in Regard to Homelessness, I discussed a Supreme Court ruling that effectively gave states the authority to regulate homelessness. Oregon had already enacted laws addressing this issue, including HB 3115, which allows cities to regulate homelessness in a time, place and manner that is “objectively reasonable.” However, this law has created significant challenges for local governments, as cities and counties struggle to implement regulations that comply…

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Homeless: Understanding State and Federal Law

Federal Law: The supreme court ruling states: that local governments can enforce anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals, even when no alternative shelter is available. The Court held that such enforcement does not violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. Bottom line: Supreme Court ruling brought it back to the “states”. Oregon state has its own law, HB3115 in which we have to follow. HB3115 is now known as; ORS 195.530 – Noncamping…

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