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
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2003
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
Prime sponsor: Joe McDermott (D-34)
11 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.
HB 2141 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 2141 (2013–14) Banks and trust companies
- HB 2141 (2011–12) Emergency medical services
- HB 2141 (2009–10) Lottery tickets and shares