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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to protecting LGBTQ victims. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect LGBTQ victims by amending existing laws to clarify that the discovery, knowledge, or potential disclosure of an individual's gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation cannot be considered reasonable provocation in the context of a homicide. This provision is intended to prevent the use of the "gay panic" or "trans panic" defense, which has historically been used to justify violence against LGBTQ individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jo Comerford (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S870 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S870.pdf |
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