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HB 1117 (2022)

Revise criminal threatening law to cover protected groups of people

Summary:

Revises the law against criminal threatening to specifically include messages and threats not just towards individuals but towards "the people of one age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin." The bill also specifically addresses graffiti on public property, not just private property.

Bill Sponsor:
Manny Espitia
Democratic party logo
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
HOUSE
Status Detail:
Killed in the House
Public Hearing Date:
01/19/2022 10:30 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 202-204
House Voting Date:
03/15/2022
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