Pennsylvania SB575 amends the offense of ethnic intimidation and provides a right of action for victims of hate-based intimidation or institutional.
Pennsylvania SB575 amends the offense of ethnic intimidation by clarifying the definition and scope of the crime. It grants individuals or groups who suffer property damage due to hate-based intimidation or institutional vandalism the right to seek injunctions, damages, or other relief against the perpetrator. The bill also modifies the burden of proof for such civil actions to align with other similar cases. This legislation aims to provide stronger protections and legal recourse for victims of hate-based intimidation and vandalism in Pennsylvania.
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