Creates crime of political violence and establishes training requirement for law enforcement.*
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Overview
This bill creates a new crime of ‘political violence,’ defined as acts of violence intended to interfere with or retaliate against someone due to their political affiliation or expression. It also establishes an independent review board, the ‘Political Violence Review Board,’ to examine investigations of such incidents and identify potential disparities in law enforcement practices. Furthermore, the bill mandates training for law enforcement officers on handling and responding to reports of political violence, aiming to improve awareness and response to this type of crime.
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Douglas Steinhardt
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