NC Senate approves ban on ‘unauthorized camping,’ new rules for property tax changes

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 946

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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After a spirited debate Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill that would require local governments to regulate and police homeless camps and make homeless shelters drug-free zones. Critics say it amounts to criminalizing homelessness.

Sen. Brad Overcash (R-Gaston) said House Bill 437 is needed because North Carolina is experiencing a “public safety crisis” due to a “proliferation of homeless encampments.”

“It has harmed our economic vitality and our small businesses, and it …

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