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Introduced
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
In Committee
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Memorials for war veterans. Provides that a locality may remove, relocate, or alter any monument or memorial for war veterans located in its public space, regardless of when erected. Current law makes it unlawful to disturb or interfere with such monuments or memorials or to prevent citizens from taking proper measures and exercising proper means for the protection, preservation, and care of such monuments or memorials.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law on memorials for war veterans in Virginia. It allows a locality to remove, relocate, or alter any monument or memorial for war veterans located in its public space, regardless of when the monument or memorial was erected. The current law prohibits disturbing or interfering with such monuments or memorials and prevents citizens from taking measures to protect, preserve, and care for them. The bill removes this prohibition, giving localities more authority over the management of these war memorials.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Incorporated by Local Government (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+SB560 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB560+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB560+hil+pdf |
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