An Act relative to aggressive panhandling on or adjacent to public ways
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to address aggressive panhandling by defining it as disorderly begging or panhandling occurring on or adjacent to public ways. It establishes a penalty for those found violating this definition, intending to reduce disturbances and ensure public safety. The bill has been referred to the Judiciary committee and is currently undergoing a study order.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘aggressive panhandling’ as disorderly begging or panhandling near public ways.
- Establishes a penalty for violations of the defined aggressive panhandling.
- Directs the Judiciary committee to study the issue of panhandling.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee.
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order.
- Similar bills have been proposed in the past.
Who is affected
- Individuals engaging in aggressive panhandling
- Residents and visitors in public areas
- Public safety officials
- The Judiciary branch
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a specific legal definition of ‘aggressive panhandling’.
- It creates a mechanism for penalties to be applied.
- It mandates a study by the Judiciary committee to examine the issue further.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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