Honolulu Extends Ban on Sitting or Lying Down in Certain Districts

‘The Honolulu City Council wants sitting and lying down on sidewalks to be prohibited in more parts of town.

The Council voted 7-2 on Wednesday to expand the city’s so-called “sit-lie” ban to encompass more areas where homeless people camp.

The city already bans sitting and lying down in Waikiki, Chinatown and other commercial areas.

Mayor Kirk Caldwell hasn’t decided if he’ll sign the proposal, said his spokesman, Jesse Broder Van Dyke. Some say the plan is too broad and will be challenged in court, he said.’

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