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PA HB2620

PA HB2620
In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and making an editorial change.


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Introduced
05/25/2022
In Committee
05/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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 revise the offense of "ethnic intimidation" and rename it as "unlawful intimidation." The bill expands the protected characteristics to include the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity of an individual or group. It also provides for civil remedies, including damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief, for individuals who suffer personal injury or property damage as a result of such unlawful intimidation or institutional vandalism.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 05/25/2022)

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