# Montgomery County Bans Disruptive Behavior

> County extends ban on disruptive behavior to two years.
- Title: Montgomery County Bans Disruptive Behavior · The Banner
- Summary: County extends ban on disruptive behavior to two years. Montgomery County proposes two-year ban for disruptive behavior at public facilities to address…
- Keywords: montgomery county, disruptive behavior, county ban, public facilities, county executive, county council, county libraries, unhoused people, safety concerns, two-year ban, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-disruptive-bans-FJP2NRASMZHLDANA5RUA3OQETA
- Author: Ginny Bixby
- Published: 2026-09-22T22:43:14.535+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: montgomery county, disruptive behavior, county ban, public facilities, county executive, county council, county libraries, unhoused people, safety concerns, two-year ban, news, local
## County Ban Proposal
County executive wants two-year ban on disruptive behavior at public facilities.
## Current Ban Duration
People banned for up to 90 days from county facilities for disruptive acts.
## Support for Ban
Libraries and county officials say ban needed for safety after incidents.
## Concerns About Ban
Residents fear ban could target people with objectionable views or unhoused individuals.
## Specific Incidents
Person touched children at library; returned with pipe after ban expired.
## Racial Impact
Black community members could be disproportionately affected by the ban.
## Next Steps
County council will review bill with changes to protect vulnerable groups.
## Key takeaway

Montgomery County proposes two-year ban for disruptive behavior at public facilities to address safety concerns.