Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed on Thursday a law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces, instead seeking to move them to shelters or government encampments if the former reach full capacity. The law also promises greater access to services for substance abuse and mental health.
Speaking at a news conference in Miami Beach, DeSantis said that allowing homeless people to sleep in parks and other public spaces can affect local quality of life and have a negative impact on businesses.
