VirginiaHB27832025 Regular SessionHouse

Placing Nazi symbols or emblems on certain property with intent to intimidate; penalty.

Sponsored By: Marcus B. Simon (Democratic)

To Governor

Summary

Placing Nazi symbol or emblem on certain property with intent to intimidate; penalty. Creates a Class 6 felony for any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, places a Hakenkreuz, hooked cross, or Nazi symbol or emblem, sometimes referred to as the Nazi swastika, on the private property of another without permission. The bill also makes it a Class 6 felony if such Nazi symbol or emblem is placed on a highway or other public place in a manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of death or bodily injury. Finally, the bill clarifies that such Nazi symbol or emblem does not include and is distinct from the sacred swastika word and symbol of peace and prosperity used by Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, or Native American religions.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marcus B. Simon

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 562 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation

Yes: 40 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2025

House concurred in Governor's recommendation

Yes: 95 • No: 0

House vote • 2/18/2025

Senate substitute agreed to by House

Yes: 97 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/14/2025

Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/13/2025

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/12/2025

Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute

Yes: 15 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2025

Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Yes: 15 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2025

Passed House Block Vote

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2025

Read third time and passed House Block Vote

Yes: 97 • No: 0

House vote • 1/31/2025

Reported from Courts of Justice

Yes: 20 • No: 0

House vote • 1/31/2025

Subcommittee recommends reporting

Yes: 8 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N)

    4/2/2025Senate
  2. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0673)

    4/2/2025Governor
  3. Reenrolled bill text (HB2783ER2)

    4/2/2025House
  4. Reenrolled

    4/2/2025House
  5. Enacted, Chapter 673 (Effective 07/01/25)

    4/2/2025House
  6. Signed by Speaker as reenrolled

    4/2/2025House
  7. Signed by President as reenrolled

    4/2/2025Senate
  8. Governor's recommendation adopted

    4/2/2025Governor
  9. House concurred in Governor's recommendation (95-Y 0-N)

    4/2/2025House
  10. Governor's recommendation received by House

    3/24/2025Governor
  11. Governor's substitute printed (HB2783H1)

    3/24/2025House
  12. Impact statement from VCSC (HB2783)

    3/20/2025House
  13. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025

    3/5/2025Governor
  14. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025

    3/5/2025House
  15. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2783)

    2/24/2025House
  16. Signed by President

    2/23/2025Senate
  17. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2783ER)

    2/20/2025House
  18. Enrolled

    2/20/2025House
  19. Signed by Speaker

    2/20/2025House
  20. Impact statement from VCSC (HB2783)

    2/18/2025House
  21. Impact statement from VCSC (HB2783)

    2/18/2025House
  22. Senate substitute agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N)

    2/18/2025House
  23. Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (36-Y 0-N)

    2/14/2025Senate
  24. Floor substitute printed 25107522D-S4 (McDougle)

    2/14/2025Senate
  25. Floor substitute printed 25107547D-S3 (Srinivasan)

    2/14/2025Senate

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