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MA H1449

Relative to aggressive panhandling on or adjacent to public ways


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prohibiting certain disorderly begging or panhandling and providing a penalty for violations. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 272 of the General Laws to prohibit certain disorderly begging or panhandling within 20 feet of a public way. Specifically, it establishes that a person who begs or panhandles to receive funds or alms in a manner that is disorderly, disturbing, or involves profane, obscene, or indecent language or behavior, may be punished by up to 3 months in the house of correction.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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