Articles tagged as: hate crime legislation
February 19, 2019
Senate Republicans Change Hate Crimes Bill, Drawing Criticism From Governor
The hate crimes bill had included a list of victim characteristics, including race, sexual orientation and gender identity. But an amendment from Senate Republicans deletes that list.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2019
Senate Leader Says Hate Crimes Bill Unaffected By House GOP Views
House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says his caucus doesn't like the bill a Senate committee will consider next week.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2019
Hate Crimes Bill Advocates Launch Broad Coalition
A coalition of more than 700 advocates who want the legislature to pass a hate crimes bill say Indiana can't wait any longer.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2018
Senate Democrats Outline Their 2019 Legislative Goals
Ahead of the legislative session, Senate Democrats say their initial priorities are teacher pay, medical marijuana, pre-existing condition coverage and hate crimes.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2018
Religious Conservatives Caution Holcomb Over Support For Hate Crimes Bill
Hate crimes legislation has failed for years. But Gov. Eric Holcomb recently pledged to work next session to ensure it passes after vandals defaced a Carmel synagogue with anti-Semitic graffiti.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2018
Holcomb Announces Support For Hate Crimes Bill
Legislation to increase penalties for crimes committed because of a victim's characteristics - such as race, religion, and gender identity - failed for years. But now Holcomb says he'll work to find consensus on the issue ahead of the 2019 session.
Read MoreMay 15, 2018
Controversial Issues Dominate 2018 Study Committees
Indiana lawmakers will consider a number of controversial issues in study committees this year - including hate crimes and the Department of Child Services.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2018
Indiana Legislature Taking Pass On Steps Wooing Amazon
Despite a pro-business history, the General Assembly's large Republican majorities didn't rally around proposals some say might have boosted the chances of luring Amazon's second headquarters.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2018
GOP Leaders Declare Hate Crimes Bill Dead For 2018 Session
Indiana will remain one of five states without a hate crimes law after the Senate Republican caucus opted not to take a vote on the bill this session.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2018
Senate Committee Begins Debate On Hate Crimes Bill
Debate on a hate crimes bill was emotional and, at times, heated Tuesday as a Senate committee kicked off conversation on the issue.
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