The Tennessee House Criminal Practice Subcommittee has passed HB 0335, a bill that adds gender identity or expression to the states' hate crimes legislation. The bill is moving forward to the House Judiciary Committee this Wednesday, so if you're from Tennessee (or even if you're not), head […]
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House Judiciary Committee Approves Hate Crimes Legislation
The House Judiciary Committee has passed The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (aka The Matthew Shepard Act) by a vote of 15-12. The measure will now move to the House floor for a vote, as soon as next week. "The Local Law Enforcement […]