Indiana SB 91
Summary: This bill would make commission of a crime because of the victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or other traits, an aggravating circumstance that can be considered by a judge when imposing sentencing for a crime. The bill also provides for civil recovery, and also requires training for law enforcement officers in responding to, identifying, and reporting bias crimes.
Status: This bill was introduced January 7, 2009 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Full Text: Read the full text of the Senate bill.
Rating: Support
Action: Indiana residents should use HRC’s Online Action Center to contact their state senator and representative to ask him or her to support this bill.
Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2009