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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th 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 types of aggressive panhandling or begging on or near public ways. Specifically, it makes it a crime punishable by up to 3 months in the house of correction for a person to beg or panhandle within 20 feet of a public way in a disorderly or disturbing manner, or using profane, obscene, or indecent language or behavior. The bill aims to address concerns about aggressive panhandling that may disrupt public spaces or cause disturbances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3074 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3074.pdf |
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