AB 20: Homelessness: People First Housing Act of 2025.

This bill aims to address homelessness in California by implementing the "People First Housing Act". It prohibits homeless encampments from operating within 500 feet of sensitive community areas, such as schools and hospitals. Additionally, it restricts camping in public spaces, requiring individuals to use available homeless shelter beds instead. The bill also modifies the state's approach to housing first, a model that prioritizes providing permanent housing to individuals as quickly as possible. Instead of requiring state agencies to adopt housing first guidelines, the bill allows programs to review applicants based on their housing readiness and impose rules related to sobriety, treatment, and participation in services. The bill also requires programs to prioritize funding for initiatives that include drug testing, mandatory treatment, and work requirements. Furthermore, it mandates…