Massachusetts H3307 bans hostile architecture targeting unhoused individuals.

Massachusetts H3307 prohibits the installation of hostile architecture in publicly accessible buildings and properties. This bill defines hostile architecture as any building or structure designed to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level. The bill excludes design elements intended to prevent skateboarding, rollerblading, or vehicles from entering certain areas. Municipalities and the commissioner of mass transportation are prohibited from installing such hostile architecture. Violators face fines of up to $500 per day.

Massachusetts H3307 bans hostile architecture targeting unhoused individuals.

Massachusetts H3307 prohibits the installation of hostile architecture in publicly accessible buildings and properties. This bill defines hostile architecture as any building or structure designed to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level. The bill excludes design elements intended to prevent skateboarding, rollerblading, or vehicles from entering certain areas. Municipalities and the commissioner of mass transportation are prohibited from installing such hostile architecture. Violators face fines of up to $500 per day.