House Bill 1110
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 18, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1110
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act
This bill makes it a crime to deface, damage, or destroy certain memorials that commemorate civil rights events or figures.
An individual convicted under this act must pay restitution and is subject to additional penalties that vary based on the cost of the defacement, damage, or destruction.
February 18, 2021
04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/18/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/18/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:22 PM