To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors. The main policy domain is Criminal Justice, Government Operations, Defense.
Who Benefits and How
law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025.
- Section id9d550ca13ee848b3b2d9edc7dd3bde8c: 2. Findings Congress finds that— the American Bar Association has urged the Federal Government to take legislative action to curtail the availability and...
- Section id1dc89b03fbe04d36abf00c219fbc9863: 3. Prohibition on panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression Chapter 1 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding...
- Section id493f441a00834a858ff4a1f9913c70c5: 28. Prohibition on panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression No nonviolent sexual advance or perception or belief, even if...
- Section ida9884b3cd22744909819f4c251b43674: 4. Report The Attorney General shall submit to Congress an annual report that details prosecutions in Federal court involving capital and noncapital crimes...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.
Key Policy Areas
Criminal Justice, Government Operations, Defense
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Blumenthal, …
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