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Gov. Inslee signs legislation redefining Washington state’s hate crime laws

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Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee has signed legislation to update the state's hate crime law to include defacement of public property. The bill was originally introduced by Sen. Andy Billig in response to the vandalism of LGBTQ+ landmarks in Spokane in October. To be found guilty under the statute, a person must act maliciously and intentionally based on a person's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin.

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The Center Square

Gov. Inslee signs bill allowing hate crime charges for defacing public property

(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a bill that classifies certain types of public defacement as a felony if it's perceived to be an act of "hate."

2 months ago·United States

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Krem2 News

Gov. Inslee signs legislation redefining Washington state’s hate crime laws

The legislation was initially introduced in response to the vandalism of LGBTQ+ landmarks in Spokane in October.

2 months ago·Spokane, United States

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Governor Inslee signs bill making certain public property vandalism a hate crime

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A bill redefining the state's hate crime laws spearheaded by Spokane legislators was signed into law Wednesday by Governor Jay Inslee.

2 months ago

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