Homeless persons; may file an action for damages for harassment, etc. (HB844)
Introduced By
Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Hate crimes; homeless persons; penalty. Adds homeless persons to the categories of persons who may seek injunctive relief or file an action for damages for harassment, etc., based on their status. The bill also adds homeless persons to the categories of victims whose intentional selection for a "hate crime" involving assault or trespass amplifies the Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony penalty. The bill also adds homeless persons to the definition of "hate crime" for purposes of a central repository of information regarding hate crimes maintained by the State Police. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2010 | Committee |
| 01/13/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100770D |
| 01/13/2010 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/13/2010 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB844) |
| 02/16/2010 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
I wonder this law would also protect homeless sex offenders too? If someone beats them down for a "hate crime", would it be amplified from a class 1 misdemeanor to a felony?