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PA HB1344

PA HB1344
In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and making an editorial change.


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Introduced
04/29/2019
In Committee
04/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and making an editorial change.

AI Summary

This bill amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. It expands the offense of "ethnic intimidation" to include intimidation based on a person's race, color, religion, national origin, or intellectual or physical disability. The bill also provides for civil remedies, including damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees, for individuals who suffer personal injury or property damage as a result of discriminatory intimidation. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/29/2019)

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