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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Pawtucket, RI (2026)

1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Pawtucket, Rhode Island, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Sit-Lie Rules

Pawtucket City Code § 266-1 makes it unlawful to loiter, lounge or sleep in or upon any street, park or public place or public building, or to obstruct a public building's access or passage through a public street or park. Section 266-2 defines loitering broadly, including remaining idle without a lawful purpose or refusing an officer's order to move on.

Pawtucket Loitering, Lounging, Sleeping Ban

Significant Restrictions

Pawtucket City Code § 266-1

No person shall loiter, lounge or sleep in or upon any street, park or public place or in any public building, or obstruct the access to any public building or any part thereof, or obstruct passage through or upon any public street, park or public place.