Hate Crimes.

AI Summary

The Hate Crimes Prevention Act aims to address and deter hate crimes by expanding the definition of such crimes to include those committed based on a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The bill also provides funding for training law enforcement agencies on identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and preventing hate crimes. Additionally, it allows the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local governments for programs aimed at combating hate crimes. The bill seeks to enhance data collection and reporting on hate crimes and increase support for victims of these offenses. If enacted, this legislation would strengthen efforts to combat hate-motivated violence and promote greater understanding and tolerance within communities across the United States.

• 2023-02-15: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-16: From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

• 2023-02-23: Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

• 2023-03-14: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.

• 2023-03-15: Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

• 2023-03-22: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 21).

• 2023-03-23: Read second time and amended.

• 2023-03-27: Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

• 2023-04-26: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

• 2023-05-03: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

• 2023-05-18: Coauthors revised.

• 2023-05-18: In committee: Held under submission.

• 2024-01-31: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

• 2024-02-01: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.