Bill · H.R. 10231· House(119-HR-10231)

No Homeless Detention Centers Act

Age: 29 years

Florida

Introduced: 9/2/2026
Last activity: 9/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Maxwell Frost
Cosponsors: - 21 - 0

Housing and Community Development

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "No Homeless Detention Centers Act" aims to prevent entities receiving Department of Housing and Urban Development funds from forcing homeless people into specific housing or sheltering facilities. It prohibits using threats or punishments to compel individuals to reside in designated facilities. The bill also bans requiring labor as a condition of staying in such facilities. Additionally, it prevents punishing people for engaging in life-sustaining activities on public property. Finally, it prohibits providing assistance to law enforcement or contractors who use these threats or punishments against homeless individuals.

Yes· 3 of 11

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The bill provides significant protections for the most vulnerable low-income people experiencing homelessness.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill prevents the involuntary commitment and forced residence that can target those with disabilities.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+7
The bill protects individuals from arbitrary punishments and forced residence without due process.

The opposite

Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill limits the ability of states to enforce anti-camping ordinances through compelled residence or labor.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-5
The bill acts as a check against increased surveillance and punitive enforcement of anti-camping laws.