H.R.2629: Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021

About This Bill

Bill Cosponsors

67 (All Democrats)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021 This bill generally prohibits a federal criminal defendant from asserting, as a defense, that the nonviolent sexual advance of an individual or a perception or belief of the gender, gender identify or expression, or sexual orientation of an individual excuses or justifies conduct or mitigates the severity of an offense.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Oct. 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
April 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
April 16, 2021

Introduced in the House by Chris Pappas (D-N.H.)

Close Comment Creative Commons Donate Email Facebook Mobile Phone Podcast Print Google News logo Google_NewsInitiative_Lockup_FullColor RSS Search Search Twitter WhatsApp Resolving differences Check Building Arrow right Info circle Oops OOPS Pencil File text Bars Search Close Cogs Filter Compare Revolving Door Info card Activity Member menu Globe Document External link Quote News Calendar No Vote
Current site Current page