Adds 'gender identity' to the list of protected characteristics for hate crime sentence enhancements, so bias or prejudice against transgender people is more likely to result in enhanced penalties for crimes against them.
because of the defendant's bias or prejudice against a group identified by race, color, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, [deleted: or] sexual orientation, or gender identity [deleted: preference] or by status as a peace officer or judge.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill adds 'gender identity' (and retains 'sexual orientation') as a protected characteristic for hate-crime enhancements under the Code of Criminal Procedure, expanding legal recognition and protections for transgender people in the context of bias-motivated offenses. The repeal of subsection (c) has no discernible effect on the transgender axis without knowing its prior content. No other listed topics are substantively addressed.
Related bills
HB805Relating to a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.↑Expands transgender recognition & access↑Expands transgender recognition & access Filed
HB810Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrat↑Expands transgender recognition & access Filed
SB37Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.↓Restricts abortion access=No change to transgender recognition & access Died (session ended)
SB64Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.↓Restricts abortion access=No change to transgender recognition & access Died (session ended)