Local Government, General - As enacted, prohibits local governmental entities from relocating homeless individuals unless the relocation meets certain criteria; authorizes the receiving jurisdiction to seek damages and injunctive relief for violations. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5.

Summary

The bill bars local governments from relocating homeless individuals to another jurisdiction unless they have written consent from the receiving area and can confirm that housing and services are available there. It also lets the state attorney general seek civil penalties and lets affected jurisdictions sue for damages or injunctions. The measure aims to protect homeless residents from being moved to places without adequate support.

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