PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs has nixed legislation designed to force communities to dismantle homeless encampments and, in some circumstances, arrest those who were staying there.
Hobbs said the proposal offered by Sen. Justine Wadsack, R-Tucson, fails to understand there are multiple reasons that people become “unsheltered” and remain that way.
“This legislation addresses none of those root causes, offers no pathways to assistance, and effectively criminalizes experiencing homelessness,” the governor wrote.
