House votes to repeal municipal vagrancy authority amid civil‑liberties debate The House approved HB 432 to repeal municipalities' authority to prohibit 'vagrancy,' with sponsors arguing the term is vague and has a history of discriminatory enforcement. Opponents asked whether the repeal would limit municipalities’ ability to address encampments; sponsors said it would require clearer, specific prohibitions rather than criminalizing a state of being.

The Maryland House has taken a bold step by voting to repeal the controversial authority to criminalize "vagrancy," challenging a history of discrimination and redefining public safety.

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