Bill > HB3922

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to provide that a person commits a hate crime if the person commits certain specified crimes by reason of the actual or perceived employment as a peace officer of another individual, regardless of the existence of any other motivating factor. The bill also outlines the penalties for hate crimes, including fines, restitution, and community service, as well as the option for civil action by victims. It also requires offenders to enroll in an educational program discouraging hate crimes involving the protected class that gave rise to the offense.