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S.1137: Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (12 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 15, 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 |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |