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1997 SESSION

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HB 2639 Hate crimes.

Introduced by: James F. Almand | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Hate crimes. Adds "sexual orientation" and "gender" to the categories of victims whose selection for a "hate crime" involving assault or trespass amplifies the Class 1 misdemeanor penalty. The penalty includes a six-month minimum, mandatory sentence, 30 days of which cannot be suspended. The bill also adds the two categories to terroristic act reporting requirements of the State Police, and to availability of specific injunctive relief for acts motivated by hate.

FULL TEXT

• 01/20/97  House: Presented & ordered printed 974174112  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/20/97  House: Presented & ordered printed 974174112
• 01/20/97  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/23/97  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 02/04/97  House: No action taken by Courts of Justice by voice vote