HB 1671

This bill prohibits a local governmental entity from doing either of the following:  Relocating a homeless individual to another jurisdiction, unless the local governmental entity receives written consent for such relocation from the receiving jurisdiction.  Using public funds to relocate homeless individuals to other jurisdictions, unless the local governmental entity verifies that housing and other necessary services are available for the homeless individuals in the receiving jurisdiction. This bill authorizes the attorney general to seek civil penalties of up to $10,000 from a local governmental entity for each violation of this bill. A jurisdiction that is affected by such a violation may seek damages and injunctive relief against the e ntity. ON MARCH 26, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1788, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 adds that a local governmental entity may relocate a homeless individual to another jurisdiction, and use public funds for such relocation, if the relocation is made through a program established by the local governmental entity for the purpose of reuniting homeless individuals with their place of origin when proof of substantial ties to the place of origin exists. This amendment exempts local law enforcement agencies from this bill. This amendment removes this bill's authorization for the attorney general and reporter to seek civil penalties for violations. ON APRIL 6, 2026, THE HOUSE SUBSTITUTED SENATE BILL 1788 FOR HOUSE BILL 1671, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2, AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1788, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 makes a technical clarification to indicate that this bill prohibits a local governmental entity from relocating a homeless individual to another jurisdiction unless: (1) The local governmental entity receives written consent for such relocation from the receiving jurisdiction; and (2) The relocation is made through a program established by the local governmental entity for the purpose of reuniting homeless individuals with their place of origin when proof of substantial ties to the place of origin exists. ON APRIL 9, 2026, THE SENATE CONCURRED IN HOUSE AMENDMENT # 2 .