Georgia lawmakers pass bill that lets property owners sue over homeless encampments
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Georgia lawmakers passed a bill allowing property owners to sue over homeless encampments on their land.
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Property owners may gain legal recourse against nearby homeless encampments, though critics warn the law could criminalize homelessness and increase litigation costs for local governments.
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Georgia's state legislature has passed a bill that allows property owners to sue over homeless encampments on or near their land. The measure grants owners a legal avenue to challenge the presence of homeless camps, a power they did not previously have under state law. Homeless advocates warn the law could lead to arrests of people for having nowhere to sleep and trigger lawsuits that drain public resources in defending against claims. The bill reflects a growing national effort by Republican-led states to criminalize homelessness and shift responsibility for enforcement onto private property owners rather than local governments. Supporters argue the measure protects property rights and community safety, while critics contend it will criminalize poverty without addressing the underlying housing shortage.
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Georgia's state legislature has passed the bill and it is now law.
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