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HB 0492 - Crimes and offenses; aggravated assault, second degree property damage and other crimes done intentionally to certain victims; provide enhanced penalties

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Keisha Waites
Last Action: 2/28/2017 - House Second Readers
House Committee: Judiciary Non-Civil
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 492 amends Title 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17  by adding that crimes committed intentionally because of someone's race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability will be punishable for 5-20 years in prison.

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