SB595 Alabama 2010 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Hate crimes, motivated by victim's sexual orientation, additional penalties imposed, Sec. 13A-5-13 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, additional penalties
are imposed against a person if the offense
committed is motivated by the victim's race, color,
religion, national origin, ethnicity, or physical
or mental disability</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide for those additional
penalties for crimes motivated by the victim's
sexual orientation or gender identity or
expression</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Section 13A-5-13, Code of Alabama 1975,
relating to hate crimes; to impose additional penalties for
crimes motivated by the victim's sexual orientation or gender
identity or expression.
</p>
Subjects
Crimes and Offenses
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB595 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |