Washington state Dems seek to ban 'hostile architecture' that deters homeless encampments | Blaze Media

Washington state Dems seek to ban 'hostile architecture' that deters homeless encampments | Blaze Media: 

Democratic politicians in Washington state recently proposed a measure to prohibit cities from using "hostile architecture" to deter homeless individuals from setting up encampments in public spaces, KIRO-TV reported Friday. Senate Bill 6231, sponsored by four Democratic state senators, was introduced earlier this month and would prohibit "the use of hostile architecture elements for publicly accessible buildings or real property." If passed, the city would be banned from installing or constructing design elements meant to "restrict the use of any public space by people experiencing homelessness," the legislation stated.