BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1693: Crimes/emergency responders

Making crimes and threats against persons because of their occupation as a firefighter or emergency responder a hate crime.

Summary

Finds that a hate crime committed against a victim because of the victim's occupation as a firefighter or emergency responder may be identified in the same manner that a hate crime committed against a victim of another protected group is identified.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1693), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to making crimes and threats against persons because of their occupation as a firefighter or emergency responder a hate crime;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 26, 2017First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

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