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Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021

Introduced: April 15, 2021 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021

This bill generally prohibits a federal criminal defendant from asserting, as a defense, that the nonviolent sexual advance of an individual or a perception or belief of the gender, gender identify or expression, or sexual orientation of an individual excuses or justifies conduct or mitigates the severity of an offense.

What's happening now April 15, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2629 Identical bill Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 11 Independent 2
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Sep 6, 2022
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2021
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Apr 15, 2021
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Apr 15, 2021
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Apr 15, 2021
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Apr 15, 2021
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Apr 15, 2021
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Apr 15, 2021
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Apr 15, 2021
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Padilla, Alex
California · Apr 15, 2021
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Apr 15, 2021
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 15, 2021
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Apr 15, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1137: Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1137/
MLA
"S. 1137: Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1137/.
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S. 1137, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1137/.
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