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H 4636

An Act to advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Michelle DuBois

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Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 4636

H 4636 - An Act to advance hate-crime protections for victims targeted due to gender

Overview

Bill Number: H 4636
Title: An Act to advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender
Status: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Introduced: October 23, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to expand the definition of hate crimes in the state to include crimes motivated by the victim's gender identity or expression. The legislation is intended to provide stronger legal protections and support for individuals who are targeted for violence or harassment due to their gender. Proponents argue that gender-based hate crimes are a serious and underreported issue that requires greater recognition and deterrence under the law.

Key Provisions

  • Adds "gender identity or expression" as a protected characteristic under the state's hate crime statutes
  • Requires law enforcement to receive specialized training on identifying, investigating, and reporting gender-based hate crimes
  • Establishes enhanced criminal penalties for offenders convicted of hate crimes based on the victim's gender
  • Creates a state-level hate crimes registry to track and publish data on gender-based hate incidents
  • Allocates funding for victim support services and community education programs related to gender-based hate crimes

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals who identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender non-conforming would receive enhanced legal protections against bias-motivated crimes and harassment
  • Law enforcement agencies would be required to implement new training and reporting procedures for gender-based hate crimes
  • Perpetrators of gender-based hate crimes would face increased criminal penalties if convicted
  • Community organizations and victim support services could receive additional state funding to address gender-based hate and violence

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been reported favorably by the relevant legislative committee and has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. If it passes the committee stage, the bill would then proceed to a full vote by the state House of Representatives. If approved by the House, it would move to the state Senate for consideration before potentially being signed into law by the governor.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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