As homeless camping ban takes effect, Broward mayor’s goal: Enforcing it ‘as humanely as possible’

Starting Tuesday, Florida’s homeless became banned from camping on city streets, sidewalks and parks.

Florida’s new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect Tuesday

In March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law prohibiting the homeless from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks in Florida. The new law — which goes into effect on Tuesday — also directs the Florida Department of Children and Families to authorize campsites with restrooms and access to treatment for substance abuse and mental health.