House
Mar 29, 2022Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Summary
Official
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.
Bill Progress
Bill has been signed into law or became law without signature
Introduced(1/4/21)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Cosponsors (116)
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 117-107.
Mar 29, 2022