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2003 SESSION
HB 956 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, age, gender and mental or physical disability to categories of acts for which a person may seek injunctive relief or file an action for damages. The bill also adds sexual orientation, age, gender and mental or physical disability 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 terroristic act reporting requirements of the State Police.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024978608
- 01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/01/02 House: Continued to 2003 in Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N)
- 12/09/02 House: Left in Courts of Justice