Underwear police? Virginians may be fined for low-cut pants - WNBC

The Virginia House of Delegates has tentatively approved a bill to crack down on people who wear low-riding pants.

Freshman Norfolk Delegate Algie Howell Jr. introduced the bill at the urging of constituents who are offended by the exposed underwear.

Howell said, "That's why they're called undergarments. They're supposed to be worn under something else."

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FOLLOWUP: The Virginia bill passed in passed in the House, but failed in the Senate. What was achieved? A public discussion of dress and the appropriate role for government in regulating dress.