Hate crimes: political affiliation.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Assembly
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- May 14, 2026
What it does
Existing law defines "hate crime" as a criminal act committed, in whole or in part, because of actual or perceived characteristics of the victim, including, among other things, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. Except as provided, existing law requires the fact that a person committed or attempted to commit a felony that is a hate crime to be considered a circumstance in aggravation of the crime in imposing a specified term.
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.