H 1770
An Act relative to aggressive panhandling on or adjacent to public ways
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1770, aimed to address aggressive panhandling on public ways in Massachusetts by defining disorderly begging and establishing a penalty for violations. The legislation sought to balance concerns about public safety and nuisance with protections for individuals experiencing homelessness. Despite being referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently studied, the bill ultimately failed to pass. Similar attempts to regulate panhandling have been considered in the past.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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