Amends TCA Title 4; Title 13; Title 39; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB0217 requires the Department of Transportation to develop a policy for the collection, storage, claiming, and disposal of personal property used for camping from state or interstate highways and related areas, in collaboration with local governments and agencies that assist individuals experiencing homelessness. Key provisions include a 10-day notice prior to removal, site assessments before operations, and the secure storage of removed property for at least 90 days. The bill also mandates that municipalities enter into memoranda of understanding with the Department to outline responsibilities related to camping removal operations.
Tennessee SB0217 requires the Department of Transportation to develop a policy for the collection, storage, claiming, and disposal of personal property used for camping from state or interstate highways and related areas, in collaboration with local governments and agencies that assist individuals experiencing homelessness. Key provisions include a 10-day notice prior to removal, site assessments before operations, and the secure storage of removed property for at least 90 days. The bill also mandates that municipalities enter into memoranda of understanding with the Department to outline responsibilities related to camping removal operations.
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