Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-1-24: Overview and Action Steps

2024

On 7.25.24, the California Governor issued Executive Order N-1-24. The Order directs State departments and agencies under his authority to adopt policies consistent with the California Department of Transportation’s (CalTrans) encampment policy. The Order follows the Supreme Court’s decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which held that bans prohibiting camping and sleeping in public areas may be enforced. This guide covers what Californians should know about the Order and ideas for how to respond.