An Act relative to civil rights
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses interference or attempted interference with civil rights actions through threats, intimidation, or coercion. It seeks to strengthen protections for individuals involved in such cases. The bill was referred to the House Committee on The Judiciary and subsequently reported favorably by the committee.
Key provisions
- Addresses interference or attempted interference in civil rights actions.
- Specifically prohibits threats, intimidation, or coercion.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on The Judiciary.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting.
- Rules were suspended and the bill was read a second time.
- The bill was scheduled for a hearing.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in civil rights actions
- Potential plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights cases
- Legal professionals involved in civil rights litigation
Notable changes
- The bill aims to deter and penalize actions intended to disrupt civil rights proceedings.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsors
Michael S. Day
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