Establishes a rebuttable presumption of a hate crime when certain crimes are committed on, in or upon a house of worship

This bill modifies state penal laws to create a legal assumption that crimes committed at houses of worship are hate crimes, unless proven otherwise. It defines a house of worship as a permanent site used primarily for religious activities by an established group, while explicitly excluding schools, hospitals, and colleges. The legislation also clarifies that gender identity includes perceived characteristics and explicitly mentions transgender status. These changes aim to streamline the process for prosecutors by establishing a specific legal standard for incidents occurring in religious settings.