Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends definition of hate crime to include gender identity or expression.

Highlights:

• Amends the definition of “hate crime” to include public offenses against an individual because of the individual’s “gender expression,” “gender identity,” or association with individuals displaying a certain “gender expression” or “gender identity” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “gender expression” as actual or perceived gender-related characteristics (Sec. 1).

• Defines “gender identity” as the gender-related identity of a person, regardless of the person’s assigned sex at birth (Sec. 1).

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