2009 House Bill 4835

Create “bias-motivated” crime

Introduced in the House

April 28, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Woodrow Stanley (D-34)

To authorize sentencing guidelines for the “bias-motivated” criminal offense proposed by House Bill 4836.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 13, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 20, 2009

Passed in the House 66 to 43 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 21, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary