The bill sponsor said her goal is to protect Washington’s children from public health hazards, but others feel the legislation essentially criminalizes homelessness.
OLYMPIA, Wash — There is a new push in the Washington State Legislature to ban homeless encampments in the 500 feet surrounding schools, public parks, daycare centers and more.
House Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen (R-Puyallup) said the goal of her legislation is to protect Washington’s children from public health hazards.
“That’s not the place for a homeless encampment or even a shelter,” said Jacobsen. “You don’t want your kids walking to school past a homeless encampment. You don’t want them stepping on a
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