Bill > SB463

This bill, by removing the word "vagrancy" from a section of existing law, repeals the authority of a municipality, which is a local government entity like a city or town, to prohibit vagrancy, which refers to the act of wandering from place to place without any visible means of support or lawful employment. This change is part of a broader section of law that outlines various powers municipalities have, such as establishing police forces, controlling dangerous materials, and enforcing ordinances related to disorderly conduct, and it specifically targets the ability of local governments to criminalize or penalize individuals for being vagrant.

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