Vagrancy Act Repealed: End of Homeless Criminalization

The Vagrancy Act, a 200-year-old law that criminalized homelessness, is finally being repealed—marking a historic shift toward compassion over punishment. With $3.6 billion over three years and $40 billion for housing, the government aims to halve rough sleeping, end family placements in bed and breakfasts, and get 2,500 people into supported housing. This move signals a new focus on prevention and support, especially for those exiting prison or hospitals, while still targeting exploitation by begging gangs. It’s about fixing the root causes of homelessness—not locking people up for sleeping on the streets. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24ef1f30323d44ac