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1997 SESSION

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HB 2694 Obscene language, threats, etc., on telephone or two-way radio.

Introduced by: Ward L. Armstrong | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Obscene language, threats, etc. Provides that the use of obscene or vulgar language or the making of threats is a Class 1 misdemeanor if done by personal oral communication. Currently, such activity is a Class 3 misdemeanor if it encourages a breach of the peace (a fight) and a Class 1 misdemeanor if done by phone or CB radio.

FULL TEXT

• 01/20/97  House: Presented & ordered printed 973017114  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/20/97  House: Presented & ordered printed 973017114
• 01/20/97  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/23/97  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 02/02/97  House: Passed by indefinitely in C. J. (21-Y 1-N)