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PA HB1119
PA HB1119In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and making an editorial change.
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Introduced
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
In Committee
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 change the term "ethnic intimidation" to "hate-based intimidation" and expand the offense to include crimes motivated by hatred toward the race, color, religion, national origin, or intellectual or physical disability of another individual or group. The bill also provides civil remedies for individuals who suffer personal injury or property damage due to such hate-based intimidation, allowing for the recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and other equitable relief.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Kristine Howard (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/05/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Hate Crimes
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1119 | 05/04/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1119&pn=1174 | 05/05/2023 |
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