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SB 285·IN·senate

Housing matters.

EnactedFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Cyndi Carrasco (Republican)
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Public Law 138

Mar 5, 2026

Summary

The law makes it illegal to camp, sleep, or use state or local government land for long‑term shelter unless the land is specifically authorized for that purpose. It sets a Class C misdemeanor for repeat violations after a warning, while also allowing eligible offenders to enter diversion or treatment programs. The bill requires annual reports from housing program recipients and yearly citation data from local police.

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