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WA hate crime bill advances through House committee

by By TJ Martinell/The Center Square
| January 17, 2025 10:40 AM

(The Center Square) — A Washington House committee voted to advance a bill that would broaden the definition of a hate crime in the state, and remarks by a ranking committee members indicate it could include non-violent acts or speech.

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