Christine Drazan on Civil Rights

	Christine Drazan on Civil Rights

Ban the LGBTQ Panic Defense for second degree murder

SB704: Provides that discovery of victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation does not constitute reasonable explanation for extreme emotional disturbance for purposes of affirmative defense to murder in the second degree.

Basic Rights Oregon Summary: On May 13, the Oregon House passed Senate Bill 704, which will ban the use of the LGBTQ panic defense in Oregon! Then, on May 21, Governor Kate Brown signed it into law.

What does this mean for our community?

It means sending the message that violence against LGBTQ people is never acceptable.

It means showing up for Black, Indigenous, and Latinx transgender women who experience disproportionately high rates of violence.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 29-1-0 on Apr/14/21; Passed House 54-0-6 on May/13/21; Minority Leader Christine Drazan voted YES; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on May/21/21.

Source: BasicRights.org on Oregon Legislature voting records SB704 , May 13, 2021

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