Washington State Hate Crimes Legislation Expected to be Signed

Legislation that will expand Washington state's anti-discrimination laws to include protection on the basis of gender identity and expression has moved quickly between the state House and Senate. The bill passed by a 68 to 30 vote in the state House last week and by a 36 to 12 vote in the state Senate in March. Governor Chris Gregoire is expected to sign the bill into law, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
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