Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses (SB 336)
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This bill, known as the Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses Prohibition Act, prevents individuals from using nonviolent sexual advances or perceptions about an individual's gender identity or sexual orientation as a defense in criminal cases. It aims to stop these stereotypes from reducing the responsibility of perpetrators harming LGBTQ+ people, seeking justice and equality for the community.
Vote Yes on this bill if you want to prohibit the use of gay and transgender panic legal defenses in criminal cases.
Organizations that support this bill may include LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and human rights organizations.
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Vote No on this bill if you want to allow the continued use of panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Organizations that oppose this bill may include conservative advocacy groups and religious organizations.
