HB28 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Hate crimes, motivated by victim's sexual orientation, additional penalties imposed, Sec. 13A-5-13 am'd.
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
This bill would provide for those additional penalties for crimes motivated by the victim's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression
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.
Subjects
Crimes and Offenses
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB28 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |