Justice for Victims of Hate Crimes Act

Senate Bill 3228 - Justice for Victims of Hate Crimes Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3228 Justice for Victims of Hate Crimes Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/5/2022, 1:54 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3228

Justice for Victims of Hate Crimes Act

This bill establishes a statutory legal standard for proving intent in a hate crime.

A hate crime is a federal criminal offense committed because of the actual or perceived protected characteristic (e.g., race) of the victim. This bill specifies that the because of standard (i.e., the legal standard for proving intent) requires proof that the actual or perceived protected characteristic of the victim is a substantial motivating factor in the offense.

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Current Status of Bill S 3228

Bill S 3228 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2020. Bill S 3228 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2020. Bill S 3228's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 28, 2020