Ban on ‘unauthorized camping’ by homeless people in North Carolina is on its way to Gov. Stein

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 572

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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A controversial bill requiring local governments to regulate and police homeless camps and make homeless shelters drug-free zones got final approval in the House on Tuesday,. It’s now heading to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s desk.

Republican-backed House Bill 437 was approved 73-40 on a mostly party-line vote, with the House GOP majority voting in favor of the bill and most Democrats against it.

Supporters of the bill said it will return dignity to people …

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