Governor Lamont plans to combine Connecticut's 21 hate crime laws into one chapter to boost enforcement.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont plans to consolidate the state's 21 scattered hate crime laws into a single chapter to simplify enforcement and improve legal clarity. The proposal, to be presented in February, aims to enhance police and prosecutor efficiency and address the 50% rise in hate crimes since 2021. The Hate Crime Advisory Council supports this initiative, which also seeks to increase penalties for hate crimes.

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