North Carolina advocacy groups speak out against homeless ban bill

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 897

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Two statewide coalitions opposed to House Bill 437 have teamed up to urge homeless service providers, local elected officials and others to share their concerns about the bill with state lawmakers. H437 would ban homeless encampments outside of official city-maintained sites and establish that facilities that provide services for people experiencing homelessness are drug-free zones.

The N.C. Coalition to End Homelessness and the N.C. Housing Coalition issued a joint statement Wednesday contending that H437 …

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