"Profane swearing" has been illegal in the commonwealth since 1792. The repeal now awaits the governor's signature. Source: [url=https://www.npr.org/2020/02/19/807435310/centuries-old-law-against-cursing-in-public-repealed-by-virginia-legislators?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=strangenews]Centuries-Old Law Against Cursing In Public Repealed By Virginia Legislators[/url]