HB5206Introduced in the House of Delegates
To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful
Introduced by Dana Ferrell, District 60
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful. The bill exempts fire departments, school organizations, and 501(c)(3) organizations. The bill provides misdemeanor penalties.
Where it stands
To House Homeland Security
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Homeland Security
Markup Discussion
To House Homeland Security
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