Governor DeSantis signs HB 1365 to address homelessness and prioritize public safety

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, March 20, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law, aiming to tackle homelessness while prioritizing public safety across Florida. The legislation mandates that counties ensure homeless individuals receive necessary mental health and drug addiction services while residing in designated locations away from public streets. "Florida will not allow homeless encampments to intrude on its citizens or undermine their quality of life like we see in states like New York and California," stated Governor Ron DeSantis. "The legislation I signed today upholds our commitment to law and order while also ensuring homeless individuals have th