AZ HB2024

Removes the prohibition on begging in public places from Arizona's loitering statute (A.R.S. § 13-2905).

Creates a new offense of "aggressive solicitation" as a class 1 misdemeanor, making it unlawful to solicit money or goods/services within 15 feet of bank entrances, ATMs, or in/near public transportation.

Prohibits aggressive solicitation in public areas that involves physical contact without consent, following/approaching in a threatening manner, continuing after being told to stop, obstructing passage, or using obscene/abusive language intended to intimidate.

Defines key terms including "public area" (alleys, parks, sidewalks, streets, building entrances and grounds open to the public), "public transportation vehicle," "bank," "automated teller machine," and "solicit."

Restructures loitering offense classifications, keeping class 1 misdemeanor for school/campus violations and making other loitering offenses (gambling, soliciting sexual offenses, bail bonds solicitation) class 3 misdemeanors.