Senate Bill

SB60:

Specifies that learning information about a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender isn't a defense for a crime

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Bill Primary sponsors

Chesterfield

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Filed: 1/12/2023 2:08:33 PM

Original Title

To abolish the panic defense

Summary

What it does

This bill specifies that it is not an acceptable defense to commit a crime against someone because you learned information about their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender. It eliminates those elements from being used as a part of a "Panic Defense."

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Senate: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

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