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PA HB487
PA HB487In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and making an editorial change.
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Introduced
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
In Committee
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
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)
Kristine Howard (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Michael Driscoll (D),
Isabella Fitzgerald (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Brian Sims (D),
W. Todd Stephens (R),
Jim Struzzi (R),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 02/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=487 | 02/10/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0487&pn=0450 | 02/10/2021 |
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