The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6345, seeks to amend current statutes to explicitly prohibit municipalities from imposing penalties on homeless individuals for engaging in life-sustaining activities on public land. This includes activities such as sleeping and sheltering in a manner that is unobtrusive. The intent of the bill is to protect the rights of homeless persons and ensure they are not penalized for basic survival actions in public spaces.

The bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the protection of homeless individuals from municipal penalties, while there are no deletions from existing law noted in the text. The overarching goal is to create a more compassionate approach to homelessness by allowing individuals to undertake necessary activities without fear of legal repercussions.