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US House Bill 4197

LOVEboldly's Position - 

SUPPORT

LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025

Why Should Christians Care?

Summary

HR4197 (which is identical to S.2201) would prohibit the use of panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity in criminal cases where the advance was nonviolent.

Status

The bill was introduced in the House on June 26, 2025, and assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

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