It is far past time to ban the LGBTQ+ panic defense, which allows criminals to exploit a temporary emotional state to excuse heinous acts. True justice demands accountability, and this bill sends a clear message of support for our LGBTQ2S+ neighbors.
Gay and trans panic defenses have been used at least 351 times in homicide cases alone, gaining notoriety after being used in high-profile cases like the Matthew Sheperd murder trial and the Islan Nettles murder trial.
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