Phoenix approves ordinance limiting medical care to people in city parks

Phoenix OKs 'punitive' limits on feeding, treating homeless in parks

The new Phoenix ordinance places new restrictions on groups that provide food and medical treatment for unhoused people in city parks.

Phoenix approves ordinance limiting medical care to people in city parks

The council voted 6-3 to approve an ordinance requiring a permit to provide medical services in city parks. Here's what we know.

Phoenix City Council Approves Medical Treatment and Food Distribution in Parks Ordinance

Today, the Phoenix City Council approved the Medical Treatment and Food Distribution in Parks Ordinance (G-7514) during the Formal City Council Meeting, establishing a comprehensive framework for medical treatment and food distribution events in City parks. The ordinance will go into effect on June 5, 2026.  Approved by a 6-3 vote, the ordinance establishes time, manner, and place requirements for medical treatment and food distribution events t…