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HB371: Law-enforcement officer, etc.; persons using abusive language towards guilty of misdemeanor.
Chief Patron
Del.
Bill Carrico (R-5)
Bill Carrico
(R-5)
Independence, VA
Served: 2002–
Progress
| Introduced | |
| Passed Committee | |
| Passed House | |
| Passed Senate | |
| Signed by Governor | |
| Became Law |
Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Using abusive language to another. Clarifies that any person who curses or abuses a law-enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Currently, such personnel are not mentioned by name. View Full Text »

