‘Crimes Against Nature’ Law Pushed In Virginia
A recent bill introduced in the state house to update the sodomy laws was concerning because it could punish consenting teens as it was originally presented.
Washington D.C. Set To Remove Pot Penalties
A Washington D.C. city council committee approved a bill last week that would remove criminal consequences for anyone possessing small amounts of marijuana. The proposal would impose only a civil fine for possession of an ounce or less of the substance.
Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Stop “Revenge Porn”
A bill introduced to the Commonwealth of Virginia House today would make it a crime to distribute or sell sexually explicit pictures or video of another person without their consent and with the intent to cause emotional distress. This type of distribution is nicknamed “revenge porn. “
Gun Re-Registration Begins With New Year In D.C.
For the first time in the United States, a citizen who has legally registered a gun will be required to submit for a renewal in order to stay in good standing. The new law requires Washington D.C. residents who have registered a firearm in the past several decades to pay a fee and renew his…