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Senate Judiciary tables bill to eliminate 'panic' defense pending expert review
Summary
S.B.60, which would restrict use of the so‑called 'panic' defense in violent crimes targeting people because of identity, drew emotional testimony but was tabled after members requested judicial expert input and time to consider legal ramifications.
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on S.B.60, a proposal to limit the availability of a so‑called "panic" defense when a defendant claims discovery of a victim's sexual orientation, gender identity or similar characteristic motivated a violent act. After emotional testimony and questions about legal scope, the committee voted to table the bill for…
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