Offer Community Service Alternative for Littering Fines
In committee as of Mar 30, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would allow people who receive fines for littering or improper garbage disposal near their building to complete community service instead of paying the penalty. Judges would be required to offer this community service option as an alternative to paying fines.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Public Safety
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (9)
Official Description
This bill would require that judges at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings offer the option to complete community service in lieu of paying civil penalties for violations given to an owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or person in charge of a building or premises for improper disposal of garbage or other matter in certain areas next to such building or premises.