Tennessee Republican lawmakers passed legislation to make camping on public property a misdemeanor crime, which critics say criminalizes homelessness.
Highlights
- House Republicans pass legislation to make camping on public property a misdemeanor crime.
- Critics say the legislation criminalizes homelessness.
- The legislation will now go to Gov.
- Bill Lee’s desk.
- Supporters say it’s a tool local law enforcement could use to address homelessness.
- Democrats and some Republicans opposed the legislation, which passed the Senate with a 22-10 vote last week after a lengthy debate.