A bill to impose criminal penalties for camping on public property in the District of Columbia.
S. 2517119th Congress

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

Introduced in the SenateSen. Tom Cotton (R-AR)3 sections · 1 min read
Version: is · Apr 20, 2026

(a) Definition

In this section, the term camp means to use any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode.

(b) Offense

It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia to camp on public property.

(c) Penalty

Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.

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