Eskamani -
This bill makes it incredibly difficult for local governments to address the homelessness crisis in our state. In the 2023 count, Florida reported 15,482 unsheltered people or 6% of the national total of people living in places not meant for human habitation. This is a crisis, but instead of empowering local governments we are making it more difficult for them to respond via pre-emption. I am concerned that the requirements in this bill will push those who are unsheltered deeper into the shadows, versus allow them to access the help and support they need.