Stein vetoes ‘unauthorized camping’ homeless ban in NC

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 575

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday he has vetoed a bill that would have banned homeless encampments outside of official, city-maintained sites.

The measure would prohibit local governments from allowing “unauthorized public camping or sleeping.”

Instead, municipalities would need to provide a location for homeless camps for less than a year at a time if indoor shelters don’t have enough space. Local governments would be responsible for funding restroom facilities, water, and …

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