S 3104

This bill, the Ideologically Motivated Violence Accountability Act, seeks to expand the potential use of the death penalty in cases where crimes are committed due to the victim’s political or religious beliefs. It argues that targeting individuals based on these beliefs constitutes a serious threat to democratic society and public safety. The bill amends existing law to specifically include ‘ideological motive’ as a factor in determining guilt and sentencing, particularly in capital cases. It also directs the Sentencing Commission to update guidelines to reflect this change.