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syoleeneyesterday at 11:17 PM1 replyview on HN

> Those who are convicted of sleeping outdoors could be given the option to avoid jail time by instead entering into a mandatory treatment program for at least 12 months. The bill authorizes local governments to set up semi-permanent camps in remote areas, where defendants would be required to stay and receive treatment.

So basically state funded mandatory rehab for everyone ?


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xrdyesterday at 11:18 PM

Doesn't the article say they have to pay for it themselves?

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