BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2141: Hate crimes

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

Summary

  • Applies when the defendant committed the current offense because of the defendant's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 26, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joe McDermott (D-34)
Introduced
February 26, 2003 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2004

AN ACT Relating to sentencing of hate crimes;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

HB 2141 in other sessions

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