Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act
To prohibit camping on public property in the District of Columbia.
This bill, HB5163, aims to make public areas in the District of Columbia cleaner and safer by banning camping on public property. This means people would not be allowed to set up tents or temporary shelters in public spaces. The bill was introduced on September 4, 2025, and has since been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act would affect anyone who currently camps on public property in the District of Columbia. This includes homeless individuals, who may struggle to find other places to stay. The bill's impact could lead to changes in how public spaces are managed and how local authorities respond to homelessness.
As of October 14, 2025, the bill has been amended and reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has been placed on the Union Calendar and is currently awaiting further consideration by the House.
