Hate Crimes and Hate Bias - Definitions of Sexual Orientation and Hate Bias Incident

Also relevant to:LGBTQ+ / Queer Person of color Religious minority

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Altering the definition of "sexual orientation" applicable to certain hate crime statutes; and defining "hate bias incident" applicable to a certain requirement that the Department of State Police collect, analyze, and report certain information provided by certain law enforcement agencies.

Source: OpenStates · fetched January 29, 2026

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