Sens. Kissel & Harding Statement on Proposed Hate Crime Legislation

Sen. John A. Kissel and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s proposed hate crime legislation.

“Connecticut has been a national leader in creating strong hate crime laws, and we must continue to take a strong stand.

These outrageous and cowardly actions must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

When someone becomes the target of a crime because of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability, the very fabric and soul of our community is torn.

We thank law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels for their collaboration in addressing these disgusting crimes.”