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PA HB1344
PA HB1344In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and making an editorial change.
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Introduced
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
In Committee
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Kristine Howard (D)*,
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Maria Donatucci (D),
Cris Dush (R),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
David Millard (R),
Thomas Murt (R),
Danielle Otten (D),
Harry Readshaw (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Jim Struzzi (R),
Mike Sturla (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Rosita Youngblood (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/29/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1344 | 04/27/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1344&pn=1607 | 04/30/2019 |
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