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Introduced
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
In Committee
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
AI Summary
This bill, the LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2023, seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the use of "panic defenses" based on the sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression of the victim. Panic defenses are legal strategies that attempt to partially or completely excuse crimes such as murder or assault on the grounds that the victim's sexual orientation or gender identity/expression provoked the defendant's violent reaction. The bill aims to end this antiquated and prejudiced practice, which undermines the legitimacy of the criminal justice system and fails to recognize LGBTQ individuals as equal citizens under the law. The bill also requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports detailing federal prosecutions of crimes against LGBTQ individuals motivated by the victim's gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2279/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2279/BILLS-118s2279is.pdf |
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