Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places, continuing to say he doesn’t want Florida to become like places such as San Francisco. DeSantis, who signed the measure (HB 1365) during an appearance in Miami Beach, said the bill will keep sidewalks from becoming “tent cities” and “ensure that Florida streets are clean and that Florida streets are safe for our residents.” Democrats and homeless advocates who opposed the bill contended it would increase local-government costs and drive homeless people into wooded areas.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill aimed at preventing homeless people from sleeping in public
