An Act relative to aggressive panhandling on or adjacent to public ways

Summary

The bill adds a new offense that makes it illegal to beg or panhandle within 20 feet of a public way if the conduct is disorderly, disturbing, or uses profane, obscene, or indecent language. Violators could be sentenced to up to three months in the house of correction. It is aimed at people who engage in aggressive panhandling near public thoroughfares.

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