Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation

Summary

The bill makes it a felony to threaten, intimidate, or harm anyone because of their disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, with fines up to $5,000 and up to ten years in prison. It also limits the use of protected speech as evidence in prosecutions and allows judges to consider deferred adjudication or community‑based programs instead of prison. The changes are named “Angel’s Law.”

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