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Take ActionCalifornia Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
The California hate crimes statute defines "gender" as "the victim's actual sex or the defendant's perception of the victim's sex, and includes the defendant's perception of the victim's identity, appearance, or behavior, whether or not that identity, appearance, or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the victim’s sex at birth." Cal Pen Code § 422.76 (2001).
Sexual orientation protected? Yes
California hate crimes law directly addresses violence based on sexual orientation. Cal Pen Cod § 422.75 (2001).
Updated: Fri, October 03, 2008 - 12:00:44
