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

isApr 20, 2026

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

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

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

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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