“I’m just ashamed that this bill even came into fruition,” a Lexington council member said.

  • Codilingus@sh.itjust.works
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    10 months ago

    I feel like the biggest issue is what would amount to homeless corralling, and if they violated the law by living outside the designated zone, they’d be fined. The state knows they wouldn’t be able to pay, and thus 90+ days of prison labor.

    “The proposed legislation grants cities the authority to designate specific areas for unhoused individuals. If individuals are found outside of the designated area, residing in a tent, hut, temporary shelter, or vehicle with the intention to sleep, they may face misdemeanor charges, leading to a fine of $5,000 and a potential imprisonment of up to 90 days.”

    Don’t get me wrong, the deadly force bits are definitely worse, but I feel like what I quoted above is the true motivation.