BOLD Move: This State Passed A Bill Making Using The Wrong Pronoun A FELONY Hate Crime

Written By BlabberBuzz | Monday, 03 July 2023 03:00 PM
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BOLD Move: This State Passed A Bill Making Using The Wrong Pronoun A FELONY Hate Crime

The Michigan State House has taken a significant step towards combating hate crimes with the passage of a bill that would make it a felony to cause someone to feel terrorized, frightened, or threatened.

The legislation, known as HB 4474, aims to replace Michigan's current Ethnic Intimidation Act and expand the categories of protected classes to include gender identity or expression and sexual orientation.

The bill was approved by a vote of 59-50 in the Democrat-controlled chamber.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the inclusion of a definition for "intimidation," which states that a person can be found guilty of a hate crime if they engage in a willful course of conduct involving repeated or continuing harassment that would cause a reasonable individual to feel terrorized, frightened, or threatened.

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However, the bill does not provide a clear definition of what constitutes harassment.

The bill also includes a definition for "gender identity or expression," stating that it refers to having or being perceived as having a gender-related self-identity or expression, regardless of an individual's assigned sex at birth.

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If the bill is passed into law, individuals found guilty of hate crimes could face up to five years in prison and a fine of $10,000. The legislation will now move on to the Michigan State Senate for further consideration.

The passage of this bill reflects the ongoing efforts to address hate crimes and protect individuals from discrimination based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.

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Supporters argue that it is crucial to provide legal protections for these marginalized communities, while critics have raised concerns about the lack of a clear definition for harassment in the bill.

As the bill progresses through the legislative process, it will be interesting to see how these issues are addressed and whether the legislation ultimately becomes law.

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