SB 873
Creating WV Homelessness Rehabilitation and Public Safety Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the West Virginia Homelessness Rehabilitation and Public Safety Act, aims to address homelessness in West Virginia by focusing on enforcement of existing loitering and vagrancy laws, assessing individuals for mental health needs, and providing structured rehabilitation programs. The Department of Human Services will oversee the process, offering skills training, financial planning, and job placement assistance. The bill proposes repurposing vacant buildings into structured residence halls to provide temporary housing and support residents in transitioning to independent living.
Key provisions
- Enforces existing loitering and vagrancy laws.
- Requires evaluation for mental health and substance abuse issues for repeat offenders.
- Establishes structured residence halls for rehabilitation.
- Requires residents of residence halls to participate in training and maintain responsibility.
- Facilitates job placement and financial planning for program participants.
- Allows residents to acquire assistance for vehicle purchase upon savings.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to submit annual reports to the legislature.
- Partners with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and mental health facilities.
Who is affected
- Homeless individuals
- Law enforcement officers
- Department of Human Services
- Mental health facilities
- West Virginia residents
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