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Oregon Democrats backpedal after massive public outcry against bill allowing homeless to sue over encampments
Portland's 'Band-Aid' approach to the homeless crisis
After a massive backlash, Oregon lawmakers canceled a public hearing on a bill that would allow homeless people to camp in public places and sue if told to leave.
After a massive backlash, Oregon lawmakers canceled a public hearing on a bill that would allow homeless people to camp in public places and sue if told to leave.
House Bill 3501, known as the Right to Rest Act, would have granted homeless individuals a "reasonable expectation of privacy in any property belonging to the person, regardless of whether the property is located in a public space."
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