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Panel OKs bill adding LGBT protections to hate crime law

Started by stephaniec, February 12, 2016, 08:09:31 PM

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Panel OKs bill adding LGBT protections to hate crime law

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Panel-OKs-bill-adding-LGBT-protections-to-hate-6824875.php

SFGATE/Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Updated 5:44 pm, Thursday, February 11, 2016

"SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposal to add protections for gay and transgender people to the Utah's hate crime law cleared its first test Thursday when it was approved on a 5-1 vote by a Senate committee."
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