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Authored state law against from genetic discrimination

Harnessing technology and innovation: Educated as an engineer, he fought for the ethical advancement of science and technology. He authored legislation to protect Californians from discrimination based on their genetic information and wrote the bill mandating the deployment of a statewide Earthquake Early Warning System.
Source: 2021 CA Senate campaign website Alex-Padilla.com , Oct 5, 2021

Eliminate "gay panic" tactic for criminal defendants

Legislative Counsel's Digest: A "gay panic" or "trans panic" defense allows a criminal defendant to claim that the victim's sexual orientation or gender identity provoked them to violence. This outrageous tactic sends the message that violence against members of the LGBT community is understandable or acceptable. These defense tactics also hurt survivors and loved ones of victims by asking the jury to find that the victim's sexual orientation or gender identity excuses the defendant's actions. AB 2501, the first bill of its kind in the nation, eliminates "gay panic" and "trans panic" as a tactic for criminal defendants, ensuring that attacks on members of the LGBT community can be seen for what they are.

Legislative Outcome: 8/26/14: Passed Senate 25-9-6 on 8/27/14; State Sen. Alex Padilla voted YES.; Passed Assembly 58-15-6; signed by Gov. Brown

Source: California legislative voting record for AB2501 , Aug 27, 2014

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