FailedFiled Nov 4, 2025
Sponsor: Rita Harris (D)
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H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Mar 13, 2026
Summary
The bill would ban defendants from arguing that a non‑violent sexual advance or a perceived sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity justified their criminal conduct. It applies to all criminal offenses and would prevent such arguments from reducing liability or sentencing. The measure seeks to stop excuses that blame LGBTQ+ identities for violent acts.
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