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H.R. 2629

Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1](D-NH)Sponsor
68 cosponsors68 D
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021 — Informed