Enacts the Michael Sandy Act, providing that evidence of a defendant and victim having the same protected category is inadmissible in hate crime cases
Summary
Enacts the Michael Sandy Act, providing that evidence of a defendant and victim having the same protected category is inadmissible in hate crime cases unless determined relevant by the court.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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Jan 3, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
Jan 4, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
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