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Iowa legislature weighs homelessness camping bills at Capitol
In Des Moines lawmakers examine two bills to regulate camping for unhoused residents. One measure advances in a House subcommittee with Republican support while opponents fear criminalizing homelessness. Proponents cite shelters and services, while critics urge more affordable housing and preventive care. Local Des Moines ordinance now restricts camping on public land with penalties.
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Steve Holt
House Judiciary Committee
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Adonis Ariti
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Scott Sanders
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Judiciary Subcommittee
Iowa State Capitol
Maya Marchel Hoff
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