An Act relative to aggressive panhandling on or adjacent to public ways
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J19 | Accompanied | — |
Chapter 272 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 67 the following section:-
A person begging, or panhandling, to receive funds or alms: (i) within 20 feet of a public way; and (ii) in a manner that is disorderly or disturbing, or which involves profane, obscene or indecent language or behavior, may be punished by no more than 3 months in the house of correction.
Chapter 272 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 67 the following section:- Section 67A. A person begging, or panhandling, to receive funds or alms: (i) within 20 feet of a public way; and (ii) in a manner that is disorderly or disturbing, or which involves profane, obscene or indecent language or behavior, may be punished by no more than 3 months in the house of correction.