SB 5767-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires each county to create a task force to develop a ten-year plan addressing short-term and long-term housing for homeless persons.

Provides that, in lieu of creating a new task force, a local government may designate an existing body which substantially conforms to this act and which includes at least one homeless or formerly homeless individual to serve as its homeless representative.

Requires that, in addition to developing a ten-year plan to end homelessness, each task force shall establish guidelines, as needed, for the following: (1) Emergency shelters;

(2) Short-term housing needs;

(3) Temporary encampments;

(4) Supportive housing for chronically homeless persons; and

(5) Long-term housing.

Requires guidelines to include, when appropriate, standards for health and safety and notifying the public of proposed facilities to house the homeless.

Requires each county, including counties exempted from creating a new task force under this act, to report to the department of community, trade, and economic development such information as may be needed to ensure compliance with this act.