Homelessness Decriminalization Emerges as Legislative Priority
Introduction
Connecticut lawmakers are taking a compassionate approach to addressing homelessness, with proposed legislation aimed at protecting unhoused individuals from punitive measures.
Key Developments
- Proposed legislation to prevent ticketing homeless individuals
- Response to recent Supreme Court decisions allowing cities to ban sleeping in public spaces
- Efforts to “decriminalize homelessness” by Housing Committee co-chair
Conclusion
The proposed measures reflect a growing recognition of the complex challenges faced by Connecticut’s unhoused population.
