MD-SB578-2005

Maryland · SB 578 · 2005

Hate Crimes Penalties Act - Expanding Prohibitions and Protected Classes of People

Pro-LGBTQ+Failed
Bill key
MD-SB578-2005
State
Maryland
Session
2005
Link
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Citation (Bluebook)
S.B. 578, 420th Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess. (Md. 2005), https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2005rs/billfile/sb0578.htm.
Short citation
Md. S.B. 578.
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Summary

Hate Crimes Penalties Act - Expanding Prohibitions and Protected Classes of People

Curator notes

Sexual orientation (with Gender Identity considered part of it) added as protected class for hate crime legislation

Status changes

  • : Pending → Failed

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Bill text

  • As introduced (5,195 characters)

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