A bill to impose criminal penalties for camping on public property in the District of Columbia.

This bill proposes to establish a new criminal offense for camping on public property within the District of Columbia. It specifically defines "camp" as the act of using any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode. Individuals found in violation of this prohibition would be subject to significant penalties. These penalties include a fine of not more than $500 , imprisonment for not more than 30 days , or both a fine and imprisonment.