BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5402: Hate crimes

Authorizing an exceptional sentence when a crime is motivated by hate.

Summary

In determining whether an exceptional sentence is appropriate, the court may consider whether the offender committed the offense because of the person's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5402), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to sentencing of hate crimes;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5402 (2025–26) Financial aid eligibility · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5402 (2023–24) PTBA/limited law enforcement · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5402 (2021–22) Property tax deferral/COVID · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5402 (2019–20) Tax and licensing laws · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 139, Laws of 2020
SB 5402 (2017–18) Bicyclist safety council · Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2017
SB 5402 (2015–16) Marijuana acquisition/adults · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5402 (2013–14) Total confinement residents · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5402 (2011–12) Innovation partnership zones · Did not pass · died in committee