Enacts GS 160D-917 prohibiting unauthorized street camping in public parks, rights-of-way, and other public spaces, as specified. Defines campsite (public grounds designated as a recreational camping ground, area, or facility that allows temporary overnight occupancy without a permanently fixed structure) and public camping (the act of sleeping upon, occupying, or otherwise using as a substitute for regular shelter, any public property or right-of-way as evidenced by, but not limited to, the erection of a tent or other temporary shelter, the presence of bedding or pillows, or the storage of personal property). Makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor to intentionally or knowingly engage in public camping in any location  not designated as a campsite by the State or a county, city, or other political subdivision of the State. Exempts public property that has been designated by a State or local government as a temporary site for unsheltered homeless encampments. Instructs that a violator will not be charged with a misdemeanor for first violations but instead be directed to the nearest emergency shelter for homeless persons.

Prevents a county or municipality from (1) authorizing or otherwise allowing any person to regularly engage in public camping or sleeping on any public property that has not been designated as a campsite by the State or a county, city, or other political subdivision with jurisdiction over the area, including, but not limited to, any public building, public grounds, or public rights-of-way, except for temporary sites for homeless encampments or (2) prohibiting or discouraging law enforcement officers or prosecuting attorneys under their employ from enforcing any ordinance or other regulation prohibiting public camping, sleeping, or obstruction of sidewalks or other rights-of-way within the jurisdictional limits of the county or municipality. Allows any resident of a county or city, owner of a business located within a county or city, or the Attorney General to bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against any county or municipality to enjoin a violation of the above. If the plaintiff prevails, allows the court to award reasonable expenses incurred in bringing the civil action, including court costs, attorneys' fees, investigative costs, witness fees, and deposition costs. Instructs that an application for an injunction must be accompanied by an affidavit as described. Prevents State funds from being appropriated to a county or municipality for homelessness assistance, prevention, or services if the county or municipality violates the provisions of GS 160D-917 and fails to remedy the violation.

Effective October 1, 2025.