Relating to prohibiting defenses based on certain characteristics of the victim.
Summary
Provides that discovery of victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation does not constitute reasonable explanation for extreme emotional disturbance for purposes of affirmative defense to murder in the second degree. Provides that person is not justified in using physical force upon another person if person would not have used physical force but for discovery of other person's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
5 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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