SB 692 – Criminalizes displaying a noose for the purpose of intimidation

• Sponsor: Wilson
• LR Number: 3055S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/1/2010 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2010

Current Bill Summary

SB 692 - 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) and SB 81 (2009).

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE