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2003 SESSION

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HB 2530 Hate crimes; penalty.

Introduced by: James F. Almand; Resigned 8/03 | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Hate crimes; penalty. Adds sexual orientation to the categories of acts for which a person may seek injunctive relief or file an action for damages. The bill also 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 mandatory, minimum term. The bill also expands the hate crimes reporting requirements of the State Police.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/03  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/08/03 038867608  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/08/03  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/08/03 038867608
• 01/08/03  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/16/03  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 01/22/03  House: Passed by indefinitely in C. J. (17-Y 4-N)