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HI SR113

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brian Taniguchi

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Condemns all forms of anti-Asian sentiment related to COVID-19, including use of terms such as "Chinese virus," "Wuhan virus," and "Kung-flu" that perpetuate stigmas against Asian Americans.

  • Urges all public officials to denounce anti-Asian sentiment and recognizes that health and safety of all Americans regardless of background must be prioritized.

  • Directs federal law enforcement to expeditiously investigate hate crimes and threats against Asian Americans, collect disaggregated data on COVID-19 related hate crimes, hold perpetrators accountable, and bring them to justice.

  • Urges all public agencies to prioritize language access and inclusivity in communications and combat misinformation and discrimination targeting Asian Americans.

  • Requires transmission of certified copies to the President, Congress, federal agency heads, and all state governors and legislative leaders.

Legislative Description

Condemning All Forms Of Anti-asian Sentiment As Related To Covid-19 And Urging Greater Investment In Federal, State, And Local Resources To Develop And Support Communitywide Solutions.

Safety

Last Action

Referred to JDC.

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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