2014 House Bill 5857

Add “sexual orientation” to “ethnic intimidation” law

Introduced in the House

Sept. 24, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Brandon Dillon (D-75)

To add “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” to a state “ethnic intimidation” law that authorizes penalties for intimidating or harassing another person because of that person's race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. The bill would also add age and physical disability to this law.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice