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119-s-2517119th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Senator Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would criminalize camping on public property in the District of Columbia. It defines 'camp' as using any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode and makes camping on public property a crime punishable by up to a $500 fine, up to 30 days in jail, or both.

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Criminal ban on camping in D.C.

This bill would make it a crime to camp on public property in Washington, D.C. "Camp" would mean using any material to set up or maintain a temporary place to live. If convicted, a person could face a fine up to $500, imprisonment up to 30 days, or both. The rule would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

AR • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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