2015 House Bill 4164

Add “sexual orientation” to “ethnic intimidation” law

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2015

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, which authorizes up to two years in prison and “triple damages” lawsuits for violations.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice