Profane, threatening, or indecent language; use over public airways or by other methods. (HB1072)
Introduced By
Del. Dawn Adams (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria), and Del. Michael Webert (R-Marshall)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods. Provides that using obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass any person, over any telephone or citizens band radio is no longer a crime punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2020 | Committee |
| 01/07/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101995D |
| 01/07/2020 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 02/02/2020 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
| 02/03/2020 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (7-Y 0-N) |
| 02/11/2020 | Left in Courts of Justice |