119th Congress (2025-2026)
S 2517
A bill to impose criminal penalties for camping on public property in the District of Columbia.
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Bill overview
This bill would make it a crime to camp on public property in Washington, D.C. It defines ‘camping’ as using materials to create a temporary shelter. Violators could face fines up to $500, a jail sentence of up to 30 days, or both.
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