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Anti-Lynching Act: Harsher Penalties for Hate Crimes.

The new law, named the “Emmett Till Antilynching Act,” classifies lynching as a hate crime. This means that individuals responsible for such acts, resulting in death or serious injury, will face harsher penalties, including long prison sentences. The aim is to strengthen the protection of citizens against hate-motivated violence.
Key points
Lynching is now officially recognized as a hate crime under federal law.
Lynching resulting in death or serious bodily injury carries a penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine, or both.
The act aims to enhance safety and justice for all citizens by imposing stricter penalties for hate-motivated acts of violence.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-03-01
99%
For 422
Against 3
Abstain 0
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Status: Became Law
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_55
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
Voting date: 2022-03-01
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 47
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_55.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Lynching is now officially recognized as a hate crime under federal law.
  • Lynching resulting in death or serious bodily injury carries a penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine, or both.
  • The act aims to enhance safety and justice for all citizens by imposing stricter penalties for hate-motivated acts of violence.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-107.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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