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Senate approves tougher penalties for targeted offenses after contentious floor debate
Summary
Fourth substitute Senate Bill 103, which enhances penalties for crimes that target victims based on protected characteristics, passed on a roll call after an extended, at-time contentious debate and a call of the Senate; sponsors stressed the bill punishes conduct not speech.
The Senate approved a fourth substitute to Senate Bill 103, described by its sponsor as a measure to enhance penalties for crimes that target victims based on certain characteristics. Floor debate was robust and, at one point, the sponsor requested a call of the Senate to ensure full attendance before the final vote.
Senator Daniel…
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