Telephone email or texting; use of indecent or threatening language, penalty. (HB741)
Introduced By
Del. Bill Cleaveland (R-Roanoke)
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by computer or text. Provides that any person who uses obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, or makes any suggestion or proposal of an obscene nature, or threatens any illegal or immoral act with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass any person by sending an email or text message over a telephone is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Current law punishes such behavior when using a telephone or citizens band radio. Amends § 18.2-427 (“Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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