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SB 161 Indiana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Enforcement of prohibitions on public camping.

Summary
Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing any policy that prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any order or ordinance prohibiting public camping, sleeping, or other obstruction of a sidewalk. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action to enjoin a political subdivision that adopts or enforces such a policy.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates enforcement of public camping bans, increasing criminalization of homelessness rather than supporting reform measures like decriminalization or housing access.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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P
Photo of Aaron Freeman
Aaron Freeman
RRepublican
IN
32
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Photo of Mike Bohacek
Mike Bohacek
RRepublican
IN
8
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Photo of Cyndi Carrasco
Cyndi Carrasco
RRepublican
IN
36