SB5623 — Modifying an element of the offense of hate crime and classifying a hate crime as crimes against persons.

SB5623 — Modifying an element of the offense of hate crime and classifying a hate crime as crimes against persons. · Informed CitizenrySB5623 amends RCW 9A.36.080 to define a hate crime offense. A person is guilty of a hate crime if they maliciously and intentionally commit an act because of their perception of the victim's race,…Open in Informed Citizenry