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PA HB487

PA HB487
In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and making an editorial change.


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Introduced
02/09/2021
In Committee
02/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 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 the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to change the term "ethnic intimidation" to "discriminatory intimidation" and expand the protected characteristics to include intellectual or physical disability. It 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 such conduct. The bill aims to enhance legal protections against discriminatory acts that target individuals or groups based on their race, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 02/09/2021)

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