Florida has a tough new law aimed at getting the homeless off the streets. Under a statute that took effect Tuesday, it is now illegal in Florida to sleep on sidewalks, in parks, on beaches or in other public spaces.

In the Sunshine State, a law banning homeless people from sleeping on public property — including streets, parks, and sidewalks — takes effect on Tuesday, months after being signed into law. The bill was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov.

A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.