OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha City Council has approved new rules aimed at aggressive panhandlers.

The council voted 7-0 Tuesday for the changes. They restrict aggressive panhandling, which includes approaching someone several times to ask for money or touching them without consent during the requests.

The American Civil Liberties Union had raised concerns about the old panhandling ordinance, which said anyone who wanted to solicit money — other than a religious organization or a charity — had to obtain written permission from the police chief.

The ACLU says it’s pleased the council has “amended city ordinances to comport with the First Amendment and to ensure the right of free speech extends to all Nebraskans — including those experiencing homelessness and who have been jailed simply for asking for help.”