2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 44

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegate Boschert
Entitled:
Crimes - Burning the American Flag - Enhanced Penalties

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from mutilating, defacing, destroying, trampling, burning, or attempting to burn a flag of the United States of America on State-owned property; and providing penalties for a violation of specified provisions.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
06/29
Pre-filed
1/12
First Reading Judiciary
1/26
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
2/28
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
FLAGS
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 88 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered