Hate crimes: political affiliation.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill expands the state’s hate‑crime statutes to include a victim’s actual or perceived political affiliation. Courts may treat crimes motivated by political affiliation as a circumstance that increases the penalty for a felony. It defines political affiliation as belonging to, endorsing, or supporting a political party or politician.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 3). · Mar 4, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 8, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 8, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 8, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Mar 9, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 5, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Mar 4, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 3).
6. Feb 2, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Jan 6, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 5.
8. Jan 5, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Davies · sponsor

Bill text

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