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MA H1770

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Hunt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 272 of the General Laws by adding new Section 67A to address aggressive panhandling near public ways
  • Prohibits begging or panhandling within 20 feet of a public way when conducted in a disorderly or disturbing manner
  • Prohibits panhandling involving profane, obscene, or indecent language or behavior within 20 feet of a public way
  • Violation punishable by up to 3 months in a house of correction
  • Sponsored by Representative Daniel J. Hunt (13th Suffolk), filed January 14, 2025; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to aggressive panhandling on or adjacent to public ways

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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