A bill for an act relating to the defense of justification for violent crimes.

Summary

The bill prohibits anyone who was the target of a non‑violent sexual advance from claiming justification if they later commit a violent crime because of that advance or because they learned or feared disclosure of the victim’s sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It aims to close a loophole that could let perpetrators excuse hate‑based violence. The measure is currently referred to a Senate subcommittee.

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