HB 238 (2021)
Prohibit "gay panic defense"
This bill did not become law.
Last updated 2024-02-27 4:25 pm
Summary:
Prohibits "provocations based on a victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation" from being used as a defense in manslaughter cases. In other words, this bill bans the "gay panic defense."
Status:
Status Detail:
Tabled in the Senate
Public Hearing Date:
04/14/2022 02:15 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
01/05/2022
Senate Voting Date:
05/26/2022
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