Bill Summary for H 437 (2025-2026)
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AN ACT TO ESTABLISH DRUG-FREE HOMELESS SERVICE ZONES AND INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES IN A DRUG-FREE HOMELESS SERVICE ZONE AND TO BAN UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC CAMPING OR SLEEPING IN THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF THE STATE.Intro. by Rhyne, Chesser, Pickett.
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Senate amendment to the 4th edition makes the following changes.
Amends the definition of facility-based service in GS 90-95 so it just means any emergency or temporary shelter or transitional housing provider that receives local, State, or federal funds for the purpose of providing shelter to homeless persons (prior definition included an other entity or facility that receives local, State, or federal funds and primarily provides treatment, preventive care, or other services to homeless persons). Amends new GS 160D-917 as follows. Now requires a local government that has designated property within its boundaries for public camping or sleeping to coordinate with an appropriate department, agency, or entity (was, county health department) to provide access to behavioral health services, which must include substance abuse and mental health treatment resources. Modifies the affidavit requirements accompanying a petition for injunction as follows: (1) the applicant has to have provided the written notice by US or electronic mail to the specified addressee (was, just written notice) and (2) extends the time for cure from five business days to fifteen business days from the date the notice was received.