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Received in the Senate.
2/27/2020 • Senate
Summary
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching.
Specifically, a person who conspires to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) is subject to criminal penalties.
Passed House • 2/26/2020
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Amendments (1)
This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 3, 2019
Committee Review
June 12, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
February 26, 2020
Passed Chamber
February 26, 2020
Other Chamber
February 27, 2020
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (4)
Committee Reports (1)
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