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2000 SESSION
HB 244 Hate crimes.
Introduced by: James F. Almand | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Hate crimes. Adds “sexual orientation” to the categories of victims whose selection for a “hate crime” involving assault or trespass amplifies the Class 1 misdemeanor or Class 6 felony penalty. The penalty includes a six-month minimum, mandatory sentence, 30 days of which cannot be suspended.
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HISTORY
- 01/12/00 House: Presented & ordered printed 001343608
- 01/12/00 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/17/00 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 02/13/00 House: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (17-Y 6-N)