Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)
HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
July 24 2024 2:16 PM
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HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
A bipartisan bill eliminating use of the controversial tactic was pulled last week over objections by some lawmakers.
New Hampshire was on the brink of banning the "gay panic" defense, until the law was put on hold at the last minute.