The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act is supported by twenty-six state Attorneys General and over 280 national law enforcement, professional, education, civil rights, religious, and civic organizations.
Overwhelming majorities have indicated that they think a crime motivated by bias based on a person’s sexual orientation should be considered a hate crime. The majority support a bill that addresses hate violence directed at lesbians and gays.
Reports and statistics on Hate Crimes.