2003 Senate Bill 411

Introduced in the Senate

April 29, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Virg Bernero (D-23)

To add sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to the protected classes covered under the Michigan felonious intimidation law, which makes it a crime to maliciously and with specific intent intimidate or harass another person because of that person's race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. The bill also authorizes consecutive sentences for felonious intimidation convictions in addition to sentences for any other felony conviction that arises out of the same incident.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary