Profane swearing or cursing in public; eliminates crime. (HB893)
Introduced By
Del. Michael Webert (R-Marshall)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Profane swearing in public. Eliminates the crime of profanely swearing or cursing in public, which is currently punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2016 | Committee |
01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100230D |
01/12/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/19/2016 | Assigned to sub: Criminal Law |
01/19/2016 | Assigned App. sub: Criminal Law |
01/19/2016 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
01/20/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
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