Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 15, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1137
Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 15, 2021)
Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021
This bill generally prohibits a federal criminal defendant from asserting, as a defense, that the nonviolent sexual advance of an individual or a perception or belief of the gender, gender identify or expression, or sexual orientation of an individual excuses or justifies conduct or mitigates the severity of an offense.
What just happenedApr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
14 cosponsors12 D2 I
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- Introduced in SenateApr 15, 2021
- Apr 15, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 15, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate