Senate
Mar 11, 2021

COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act

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COVID - 19 Hate Crimes Act This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) hate crimes and reports of COVID-19 hate crimes. It defines COVID-19 hate crime as a violent crime that is motivated by two things: (1) the actual or perceived...

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Introduced(3/11/21)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Law

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Ms. Hirono

Senate (D) Hawaii

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 11, 2021