* SCS SB 328
Sponsor: Clay, Bill
Status: GOVERNOR SIGNED
Description: Extend hate crime law to disability & sexual orientation targeted violence.
See: 
  • House roll call - SCS SB 328 (05/14/1999): Final House vote on a bill to extend the hate-crimes law to cover crimes against gays and those with disabilities.
  • Senate roll call - SCS SB 328 (04/20/1999): Expand the state's hate crime to cover sexual orientation and disabilities, imposing stronger penalties for violence against selected categories of people.
  • Official legislative description and status

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