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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the authority of a municipality to prohibit vagrancy.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the authority of a municipality to prohibit vagrancy, which refers to the state of being homeless and unemployed, often associated with loitering or begging. While municipalities will no longer be able to specifically outlaw vagrancy, the bill clarifies that this change does not affect their power to enforce or create ordinances related to disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, or trespassing, which are behaviors that might be associated with vagrancy but are distinct legal offenses. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Motion Special Order until 4/8 (Senator Smith) Adopted (on 03/31/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0463?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0463t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 953227/1 (Senator Ready) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0463_95322701.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0463_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0463f.pdf |
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