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H 128 - Prohibits the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense - Vermont Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense

Signed by Governor Phil Scott


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Title: Prohibits the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the "gay panic" murder defense.

Highlights:

 

  • Prohibits the discovery of or knowledge regarding a victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation from being used as justification for use of force against the victim (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the aforementioned provision still applies if a victim made a non-criminal romantic or sexual advance towards the defendant (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense

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