National Homelessness Law Center
Alabama legislation would increase penalties for loitering in streets
An Alabama House Republican has filed a bill that would increase penalties for loitering along public rights of way. Under current Alabama law, loitering is a violation, punishable by a fine of up to $200 or a maximum of 30 days in jail. The bill, HB 24, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Montgomery, would raise […]