Legislation
- Title
- Crimes – Hate Crimes – Use of an Item or a Symbol to Threaten or Intimidate
- Sponsored by
- Delegate Chang
- Status
- In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 12:00 p.m.
- Analysis
- Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)
Synopsis
Prohibiting a person from placing or inscribing an item or a symbol, including an actual or depicted noose or swastika, whether temporary or permanent, on any real or personal property, public or private, without the express permission of the owner, owner's agent, or lawful occupant of the property, with the intent to threaten or intimidate any person or group of persons; and establishing that a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both applies to a violation of the Act.
Committees
- Original:
- Judiciary Click to view Recorded Media
Details
Introduced in a prior session as: HB1695 Session: 2018 Regular Session
Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2019
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10-305.1, 10-306 )
Last Updated: 2/3/2020 2:29 PM