An Act to amend the definition of hate crime

This bill (S 1056) proposes to amend the state's legal definition of hate crimes. The official abstract states it aims to revise this definition but does not specify the exact changes to the current law or which protected characteristics would be added. Without details on the proposed amendments in the provided context, the specific mechanisms or groups affected cannot be described. This is a procedural legislative change focused on redefining a legal term, not on new penalties or programs. The summary must remain neutral and factual based on the limited abstract provided.