Virginia 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 132 — Profane swearing in public; removes the crime from Code.

Last action — Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1071-Adams, D.M.)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Profane swearing in public. Removes the crime of profane swearing in public, which is currently punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor. This bill was incorporated into HB 1071.

Bill Text

  • HB132 View text Current html December 17, 2019

Action History

  1. Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1071-Adams, D.M.)

  2. Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1071-Adams, D.M.)

  3. Assigned Courts sub: Criminal

  4. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101814D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 132 do?
Profane swearing in public. Removes the crime of profane swearing in public, which is currently punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor. This bill was incorporated into HB 1071.
Who sponsors HB 132?
HB 132 is sponsored by Michael J. Webert.
What is the current status of HB 132?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 132?
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