1052.E AMS HOLY S2570.1

EHB 1052 - S AMD TO LAW COMM AMD (S-2290.1/25) 261

By Senator Holy

NOT ADOPTED 04/03/2025

On page 1, line 7, after "in" insert "substantial"

On page 3, after line 14, insert the following:

"(d) "In whole or in substantial part" means that the perpetrator's bias must be a cause in fact of the offense regardless of whether other causes also exist. When multiple concurrent motives exist, the bias must be a substantial factor in bringing about the

offense."

EFFECT: Modifies the conduct that constitutes a Hate Crime offense to include when a person commits a specified act in whole or in substantial part, rather than in whole or in part, because of the person's perception of another person's certain characteristics.

Defines "in whole or in substantial part."

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