HB 1663-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/14/02)

     Applies if the defendant committed the current offense because of the defendant's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap.

     Applies if the current offense involved knowingly and maliciously making a false statement punishable under RCW 9A.76.175 accusing another person of committing an offense because of the person's perception of the alleged victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap.