Washington SB 5952
Summary: This bill would amend existing hate crimes law to add gender identity as a protected category.
Status: This bill passed the Senate March 10, 2009 by a 36-12 vote. It passed the House April 8, 2009 by a 68-30 vote. The bill now heads to Gov. Christine Gregoire’s desk.
Full Text: Read the full text of this bill.
Rating: Support
Action: Washington 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: Monday, April 20, 2009