S. 488
Referred to CommitteeJustice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
3/22/2019 • House
Summary
Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019
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 Senate • 2/14/2019
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
February 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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February 14, 2019
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