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2001 SESSION
HB 2441 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
- 01/10/01 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 010672608
- 01/10/01 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/19/01 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 01/25/01 House: Passed by indefinitely in C. J. (17-Y 6-N)