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119-hr-5163119th Congress

Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act

Sponsored By: Representative Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

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Summary

Makes camping on public property in Washington, D.C. a criminal offense. It would bar erecting, placing, maintaining, or using temporary structures such as tents or tarps, sleeping inside or outside a motor vehicle for sleeping, or laying out bedding on public property without lawful authority, and would allow penalties of up to a $500 fine, up to 30 days in jail, or both.

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Penalties for camping on DC property

If enacted, the District would make camping outdoors on public property a crime unless you have lawful authority. "Camping" would include setting up tents or tarps, sleeping in or outside a vehicle, or laying out a sleeping bag or other bedding. If you camp without permission, you could face a fine up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

SC • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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