HB 2907
Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 2907, designated "Angel’s Law", seeks to protect West Virginians from civil rights violations based on their disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It establishes that violence, intimidation, or interference motivated by these characteristics constitutes a felony. The bill also outlines specific provisions regarding evidence admissibility in criminal cases, prioritizing the protection of constitutionally protected speech and associations, and offers alternative sentencing options for convicted individuals.
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