Loitering and aggressive panhandling; criminalize.

SB 2203 would create two new criminal offenses in Mississippi: "loitering" and "aggressive panhandling." Loitering covers lingering in public spaces without reason (e.g., near schools without permission, on sidewalks in harassing ways, or for illegal activities like gambling), while aggressive panhandling criminalizes tactics like touching someone without consent, blocking paths, following people who walk away, or threatening fear of harm to get donations. Penalties include up to 30 days in jail or $500 for first offenses, increasing to 90 days or $1,000 for repeat panhandling violations. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and is not currently law.