Capitol Notebook: Ban on using victim's sexual orientation as defense when charged moving forward in
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers called the legal defense tactic heinous, insulting and discriminatory
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Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers called the legal defense tactic heinous, insulting and discriminatory
DES MOINES — Iowa House lawmakers are poised to again pass legislation that would prevent a defendant from using a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity as a mitigating factor
A bill banning gay/transgender panic defense again moves forward in Iowa House at the same time Republicans are pushing legislation prohibiting schools from teaching about gender identity or sexual orientation.
In previous sessions, bills banning the 'gay panic' legal defense unanimously passed the House but were not taken up by the Senate.
Iowa House lawmakers for a third time again moved forward legislation that would prevent a defendant from