HB 142 - Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense - Delaware Key Vote
John Carney, Jr. signed this Legislation.
Read statements John Carney, Jr. made in this general time period.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- Sept. 21, 2023
- Senate Bill Passed
- June 28, 2023
- House Bill Passed
- June 15, 2023
- Introduced
- June 7, 2023
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Title: Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense
Signed by Governor John Carney, Jr.
Title: Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense
Title: Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
a vote to pass a bill to prohibit the usage of the LGBTQ+ panic defense on trial for a criminal act
Highlights:
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Defines “Gender Identity” and “Sexual Orientation” (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that a defendant is not justified in using force against another person on the basis of discovery of sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, or sex assignment (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that discovery of knowledge concerning a person's sexual orientation or gender is not admissible as evidence of extreme emotional disturbance in court (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that a defendant does not suffer from a mental illness, defect, disorder or a serious condition when they discover knowledge of a person's sexual orientation or gender identity (Sec. 1).
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Repeals previous language concerning “Sexual Orientation” and “Gender Identity” (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense