The bill introduces a new section, 34-37.1-7, titled "Encampments," which establishes procedures that must be followed prior to the forcible removal of encampments on public property. It mandates that the removing agency provide at least twenty (20) days of written notice to the occupants, detailing the timeframe for vacating the encampment. This notice must be posted on the encampment itself and shared with the executive office of housing ("EOH") and designated Regional Access Points, unless specific exceptions apply, such as when the encampment is located within a state or federal right of way with an immediate public safety need for removal, is adjacent to an active construction site, interferes with scheduled public infrastructure repairs, is near environmental hazards, or there is an immediate and documented public safety or health concern regarding the location of the encampment.

Additionally, the bill defines an encampment as a temporary shelter erected outdoors in public spaces not meant for human habitation, which may be inhabited by individuals and includes their respective personal belongings. It clarifies that if occupants move their encampment to another area on the same lot or a contiguous lot after receiving notice, no new notice or notice period is required prior to removal. The provisions outlined in this act are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.