Mississippi bill would expand hate crimes law for gender ID, disability - WATN - Local 24
Activists want the state law to cover offenses committed because of a victim's disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity — just as federal law already does.
JACKSON, Miss — Some clergy members, a group that advocates for LGBTQ rights, and a group that advocates for rights of people with disabilities are calling on Mississippi legislators to expand the state's hate-crimes law.
They said Monday they want the state law to cover offenses committed because of a victim's disability, sexual orientation or gender identity — just as federal law already does.
The bill will die if the House Judiciary B Committee doesn't consider it by a Tuesday deadline.
Similar proposals have died at the Mississippi Capitol the past four years.
TAKE ACTION: A statewide hate crimes law that matches the federal law would give local law enforcement and prosecutors the ability to investigate and prosecute crimes motivated by hate.
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