HB5319Introduced in the House of Delegates
Camping ban on certain public property.
Introduced by Geno Chiarelli, District 78
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to establish misdemeanor crimes for camping in or storing personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia upon governmental or public property. It also provides definitions and criminal penalties, with exceptions.
Where it stands
On 2nd reading, rereferred to Judiciary
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 266) · March 3, 2026
62
Yes
32
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | No |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | No |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 266)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
Without recommendation, but first rereferred to Judiciary
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, rereferred to Judiciary
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