Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act

Sponsor: William R. Timmons (Republican-SC)

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.

D.C. would ban camping on public property, with fines and jail time for violations.

A new bill would make it illegal to camp outdoors on public property in Washington, D.C. People caught camping could face fines up to $500 or up to 30 days in jail.

What Would Change

If this bill becomes law, it would make outdoor camping on public property illegal in Washington, D.C. People who break this rule could face fines up to $500 or up to 30 days in jail.

Key Provisions

Bans camping outdoors on public property in Washington, D.C. without lawful permission.
Sets a maximum fine of $500, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both, for illegal camping.
Defines "camping" to include using temporary shelters for living, sleeping, or preparing to sleep outdoors or in a vehicle.

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