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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Crossed Over
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the authority of a municipality to prohibit vagrancy.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the authority of a municipality in Maryland to prohibit vagrancy. The existing law allowed municipalities to establish and maintain a fire department and police force, as well as take certain other actions to address public safety and nuisances. However, the bill removes the provision that allowed municipalities to prohibit vagrancy, which refers to the offense of being homeless or without visible means of support. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Bernice Mireku-North (D)*,
Christopher Bouchat (R),
Frank Conaway (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Brooke Grossman (D),
Kent Roberson (D),
Karen Simpson (D),
Last Action
Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings (on 04/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0734?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0734t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0734_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0734f.pdf |
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