Abusive conduct or actions; penalty for engaging in or using. (HB1417)

Introduced By

Del. Manoli Loupassi (R-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Engaging in abusive conduct or actions; penalty.  Provides that a person who, in the presence or hearing of another, engages in abusive conduct or actions under circumstances reasonably calculated to provoke a breach of the peace is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Current law punishes the use of abusive language, but does not address conduct. The bill also provides that a second or subsequent violation committed within three years is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
10/12/2010Committee
10/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100382D
10/12/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/10/2011Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
01/12/2011Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/08/2011Left in Courts of Justice