Bill > HB2938

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to provide that a person commits a hate crime if they commit certain specified crimes by reason of the actual or perceived employment as a peace officer of another individual, regardless of any other motivating factors. The existing hate crime law already covers crimes committed due to the actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, immigration status, or national origin of another individual or group. This new provision expands the law to also cover crimes committed because of the victim's actual or perceived employment as a peace officer. The bill also includes sentencing provisions such as restitution, fines, community service, and educational programs for offenders convicted of a hate crime.