Maryland HB432 repeals the authority of municipalities to prohibit vagrancy.
Maryland HB432 amends the Annotated Code of Maryland to remove the authority of municipalities to prohibit vagrancy. The bill retains the ability of municipalities to establish and maintain fire departments and police forces, provide for the removal of fire hazards, and enforce ordinances relating to disorderly conduct and nuisances. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026.
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