Thanks to the Supreme Court this bill is dead on arrival. First off, the Supreme Court with their “Religious Freedom” ruling just invalidated all the non-discrimination laws with a huge hole in the laws. Second the bill is dead because of “intent” how are you going to prove that the person misgendered you on purpose?
Maine WireBy Edward TomicJuly 1, 2023A bill recently passed by Michigan’s House of Representatives would make causing someone to feel terrorized, frightened, or threatened based on their “gender identity or expression” a hate crime.In Michigan, a hate crime is a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to two years or a fine up to $5,000, or both.Instead of or in addition to imprisonment and fines for hurting someone’s feelings, if the defendant consents, a court could require the offender to complete a period of community service “intended to enhance the offender’s understanding of the impact of the offense upon the victim and the wider community.”[…]The proposed legislation states that if an individual “maliciously and intentionally” intimidates another individual based on any of the characteristics listed below, they would be guilty of a felony hate crime.
And suppose they claim that they were following their religious beliefs to hate someone?
Misgendering is already prohibited under California state law in some cases. In February of this year Shake Shack was ordered to pay a former employee $20,000 after he was repeatedly misgendered by co-workers.“California law prohibits intentional misgendering in the workplace,” said CA Civil Rights Department Director Kevin Kish in a statement after the settlement. “Intentional misgendering and other forms of discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression can be stressful and traumatic.”
But saying the magic words will get you out of jail.
Their hearts are in the right place in passing these bills but the laws run a muck of the Trump’s Supreme Court.
A+ for passing the bills.
D- for timing.
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