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H2261Introduced in the House

Ending the criminalization of homelessness

Introduced

Introduced by Carol Doherty, District 03-BRI

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to the criminalization of homelessness. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H4970

January 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

  4. Accompanied a study order, see H4970

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