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AI Summary: The "Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses" bill aims to prohibit the use of gay and transgender panic defenses in federal court cases. These defenses, which seek to justify violent crimes by claiming a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity caused the defendant's actions, would be banned under this legislation. The bill seeks to promote equality and protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination and violence by ensuring such defenses cannot be used to excuse criminal behavior. Prohibiting these defenses could lead to fairer legal proceedings and greater protection for the LGBTQ community.
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Actions (6):
2023-10-10 : Filed
2023-10-17 : Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2023-10-17 : Referred to Judiciary Committee
2023-10-17 : Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2024-01-09 : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
2024-03-08 : Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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