S. 2517 would make it illegal to camp on public property in Washington, D.C., and impose criminal penalties for violations. The bill defines "camping" broadly as using any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode, which would primarily affect homeless individuals and those experiencing housing insecurity in the nation's capital. Violators would face fines of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. The legislation contains no specific funding or implementation timeline beyond its introduction in July 2025. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for consideration.
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