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COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act: Expedited Review and Improved Reporting

This act aims to speed up the response to hate crimes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It designates a specific official within the Department of Justice for rapid review of such cases and mandates the creation of easier, multi-language online reporting methods for hate crimes. This should help in better prosecuting perpetrators and protecting citizens from discrimination.
Key points
A designated Department of Justice official will be responsible for expedited review of COVID-19 hate crime reports.
Law enforcement agencies must establish online hate crime reporting, available in multiple languages, to make it easier for citizens to report incidents.
The act promotes public education campaigns and data collection to better understand and combat hate crimes and racial discrimination linked to the pandemic.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_728
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_728.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A designated Department of Justice official will be responsible for expedited review of COVID-19 hate crime reports.
  • Law enforcement agencies must establish online hate crime reporting, available in multiple languages, to make it easier for citizens to report incidents.
  • The act promotes public education campaigns and data collection to better understand and combat hate crimes and racial discrimination linked to the pandemic.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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