Profanely cursing in public may not be illegal in Virginia for much longer.
The House of Delegates voted, 76-24, on Thursday to repeal the provision.
The repeal bill now heads to the Senate.
Currently, profanely cursing or swearing in public is a Class 4 misdemeanor, which carries a fine of up to $250.
The bill leaves the rest of that code section intact, so it would remain a crime to be intoxicated in public.
Non-clergy who officiate weddings cash in
The Senate also voted Thursday to give non-clergy members who officiate weddings a raise.
In a 23-16 vote, the Senate supported raising the maximum fee permitted for officiating a wedding from $50 to $75.
Marriage commissioners or judges would still be permitted to also charge for any additional services and travel expenses.
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