House
Oct 19, 2021

Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021

Summary

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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.

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Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(4/16/21)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

CP

Mr. Pappas

House (D) New Hampshire – 1

Cosponsors (47)

Latest Action

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

Oct 19, 2021