H781

Unauthorized Public Camping & Sleeping

Chamber Passed·5/8/25

North Carolina H781 bans unauthorized public camping or sleeping on public property, except under certain conditions.

North Carolina H781 amends the General Statutes to prohibit local government units from allowing unauthorized public camping or sleeping on public property. Exceptions include designated properties that meet specific criteria, such as ensuring safety, sanitation, and access to behavioral health services. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services must certify these designated properties. The act also allows residents, business owners, or the Attorney General to bring civil actions against units that violate the prohibition. The act becomes effective October 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 69–42 · May 8, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

69 Yea

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42 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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7 Absent

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

8:30 AM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

May 7, 2025

8:30 AM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Special Message Sent To Senate

May 8, 2025

Senate

Special Message Received From House

May 8, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading