HUGE ‼️ Indiana passed Senate Bill 285 and it’s now in effect, this essentially criminalizing homeless encampments
- Prohibits camping, sleeping, or using public land for long-term shelter without authorization
- Makes repeated unauthorized public camping a Class C misdemeanor, to 60 days in jail and/ or a $500 fine
Law enforcement must check for mental health emergency detention first and divert to shelter treatment when possible. This means it’s not automatic arrest, the people who need help will get it
Indiana has seen growing encampments in cities like Indianapolis. This new legislation will focus on public safety, encampments and open drug use
Don’t go there!
Believe the gospel.
“…how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures..” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)