Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a Class C misdemeanor to use public land for long-term shelter in Indiana.

Highlights:

• Amends and modifies provisions related to various property and public land matters in Indiana (Sec. 3). 

• Establishes a Class C misdemeanor for individuals who use public land for long-term shelter (Sec. 6). 

• Requires law enforcement to notify individuals in violation of this bill with a warning to relocate and offer transportation to a mental health facility or shelter, if deemed necessary (Sec. 9).

• Specifies that after a civil penalty is imposed and a hearing is held, law enforcement may impose an additional civil penalty (Sec. 10).

• Specifies that if a civil penalty is unpaid for more than 30 days after it is due, law enforcement may impose an additional civil penalty (Sec. 10). 

• Authorizes Medicaid to pay for certain housing services through waivers (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a Class C misdemeanor to use public land for long-term shelter in Indiana.

Highlights:

• Amends and modifies provisions related to various property and public land matters in Indiana (Sec. 3). 

• Establishes a Class C misdemeanor for individuals who use public land for long-term shelter (Sec. 6). 

• Requires law enforcement to notify individuals in violation of this bill with a warning to relocate and offer transportation to a mental health facility or shelter, if deemed necessary (Sec. 9).

• Specifies that after a civil penalty is imposed and a hearing is held, law enforcement may impose an additional civil penalty (Sec. 10).

• Specifies that if a civil penalty is unpaid for more than 30 days after it is due, law enforcement may impose an additional civil penalty (Sec. 10). 

• Authorizes Medicaid to pay for certain housing services through waivers (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text