SB 1011

  • California Senate Bill
  • 2023-2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Feb 05, 2024
  • Senate
  • Assembly
  • Governor

Encampments: penalties.

Bill Subjects

Encampments Penalties

Abstract

Under existing law, a person who lodges in a public or private place without permission is guilty of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Existing law also provides that a person who willfully and maliciously obstructs the free movement of any person on any street, sidewalk, or other public place is guilty of a misdemeanor. Under existing law, a nuisance is anything that is injurious to health or indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Existing law also provides that a nuisance is anything that obstructs the free passage or use of any public park, square, street, or highway, among other things. Under existing law, a public nuisance is a nuisance that affects the entire community, neighborhood, or a considerable number of persons. Existing law provides various remedies against a public nuisance, including abatement by any public body or officer authorized by law. This bill would prohibit a person from sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property upon a street or sidewalk if a homeless shelter, as defined, is available to the person. The bill would also prohibit sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property within 500 feet of a public or private school, open space, or major transit stop, as specified. The bill would specify that a violation of this prohibition is a public nuisance that can be abated and prevented, as specified. The bill would also provide that a violation of the prohibition may be charged as a misdemeanor or an infraction, at the discretion of the prosecutor. The bill would prohibit a person from being found in violation of the bill's provisions unless provided notice, at least 72 hours before commencement of any enforcement action, as specified. By imposing criminal penalties for a violation of these provisions, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Sponsors (19)

Votes


Actions


Apr 16, 2024

Senate

April 16 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 3. Page 3637.) Reconsideration granted.

Feb 23, 2024

Senate

Set for hearing April 16.

Feb 14, 2024

Senate

Referred to Com. on PUB S.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on PUB S.

Feb 06, 2024

Senate

From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 7.

Feb 05, 2024

Senate

Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Bill Text

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02/05/24 - Introduced PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
04/11/24- Senate Public Safety PDF

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