Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to impose criminal penalties for camping on public property in the District of Columbia.
USA119th CongressS-2517| Senate
| Updated: 7/29/2025
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.