Offenses Evidencing Prejudice

Summary

The measure would reclassify felonies and misdemeanors to higher offense levels when a crime is driven, in whole or in part, by bias against a victim’s gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, homelessness, advanced age, or disability. It also creates a civil cause of action for treble damages and expands penalties for communications fraud against seniors, minors, or disabled persons. The bill failed to advance, dying in the Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

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