Hate Crimes Bill Clears Committee
Posted: Feb 18, 2019 1:49 PM EST Updated: Feb 18, 2019 1:49 PM EST[FONT=&]
[/FONT][FONT=&][/FONT]...INDIANAPOLIS -An effort to pass hate crimes legislation in Indiana has taken a step forward. The Indiana Senate Public Policy Committee today voted 9-1 to move a bill allowing for stronger sentences for bias-based crimes to the full Senate. Supporters argued the measure would provide protections for Hoosiers throughout the state and make Indiana more attractive to businesses and talent, while some critics suggested the bill could limit free expression and that current law already provides protections...[FONT=&]
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Posted: Feb 18, 2019 1:49 PM EST Updated: Feb 18, 2019 1:49 PM EST[FONT=&]
[/FONT][FONT=&][/FONT]...INDIANAPOLIS -An effort to pass hate crimes legislation in Indiana has taken a step forward. The Indiana Senate Public Policy Committee today voted 9-1 to move a bill allowing for stronger sentences for bias-based crimes to the full Senate. Supporters argued the measure would provide protections for Hoosiers throughout the state and make Indiana more attractive to businesses and talent, while some critics suggested the bill could limit free expression and that current law already provides protections...[FONT=&]
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