House
Mar 29, 2022

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

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Emmett Till Antilynching Act This bill makes lynching a federal hate crime offense. Specifically, the bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 30 years, or both—on an individual who conspires to commit a hate crime offense that results in death or serious bodily injury or that includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.

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Bill Progress

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Introduced(1/4/21)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
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Cosponsors (116)

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 117-107.

Mar 29, 2022