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HB 0426 - Hate Crimes
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Tracking Level: Neutral
Sponsor: Chuck Efstration
Last Action: 7/1/2020 - Effective Date
House Committee: Judiciary - Non-Civil
Senate Committee: Judiciary
Assigned To:
Debra NesbitNext Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

This legislation creates a new offense when it is determined that the crime was committed against another person involved bias or prejudice.  Increased penalities will attach upon determination that it was a hate crime in felony cases and some misdemeanor cases.

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