Gangs; voluntarily submitting to hazing as part of initiation. (HB589)

Introduced By

Sen. Dave Marsden (D-Burke)

Progress

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Description

Hazing and gangs; penalty. Provides that voluntarily submitting to hazing as a part of gang initiation is a Class 3 misdemeanor and that engaging in an act of carnal knowledge with the subject of such hazing is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Amends § 18.2-55.1 (“Hazing of youth gang members unlawful; criminal liability.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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