Bill would allow people to sue Washington cities and counties over public camping bans

Bill would allow people to sue Washington cities and counties over public camping bans

TACOMA – The Washington Legislature is considering a bill that would allow cities and counties to be sued for enforcing any ban on public camping that is not considered “objectively reasonable.”While advocates for those living unhoused in Washington say the bill would be an important step to providing rights and protections for a vulnerable population, opponents argue the legal definition is subjective and would open up local governments to cost…