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Bill would add process, time limits and appeals for municipal and school no-trespass orders
Summary
Representative Juliet Harvey introduced HB 143 to require processes, limits and appeal rights when municipalities or school districts issue no-trespass orders on public property; municipal and law-enforcement groups raised logistical and safety concerns.
Representative Juliet Harvey told the Senate Judiciary Committee House Bill 143 is aimed at ensuring due process and narrow tailoring when municipalities and school districts issue no-trespass orders (NTOs) affecting public property, including schools.
Harvey described instances where people were banned from municipal services or school grounds and said many states and advocacy organizations recommend process safeguards. She cited guidance from the Massachusetts ACLU and examples from other states and cases that, she said,…
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