Clarifies hate crime offenses in Washington state, detailing acts and intent.

Washington HB1052 amends the state's hate crime laws by specifying acts that constitute a hate crime, including assault, property damage, and threats based on the victim's perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or mental, physical, or sensory disability. The bill allows for the inference of intent if evidence suggests the person's perception of the victim's characteristics motivated the crime. It also clarifies that being mistaken about the victim's identity is not a defense.

Clarifies hate crime offenses in Washington state, detailing acts and intent.

Washington HB1052 amends the state's hate crime laws by specifying acts that constitute a hate crime, including assault, property damage, and threats based on the victim's perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or mental, physical, or sensory disability. The bill allows for the inference of intent if evidence suggests the person's perception of the victim's characteristics motivated the crime. It also clarifies that being mistaken about the victim's identity is not a defense.