H0317Introduced in the House
Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses
Introduced by Jennifer Harris, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibits use of nonviolent sexual advance or specified perceptions or beliefs about another person as defense to criminal offense, to excuse or justify person's conduct, or to mitigate severity of offense.
Where it stands
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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