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H.R.2629: Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 16, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 16, 2021
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 |
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Oct. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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April 16, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 16, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) |