SB 81 – Criminalizes displaying a noose for the purpose of intimidation

• Sponsor: Wilson
• LR Number: 0053S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/2/2009 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SB 81 - This act criminalizes the displaying of a noose for the purpose of intimidating a person or a group of persons. A violation of this provision is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class D felony for a second offense.

This act is identical to SB 763 (2008).

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE