Clarifying a hate crime offense.

This bill clarifies what a hate crime offense is in Washington state. It details specific actions, like burning a cross or defacing property with a Nazi symbol, that can lead to an inference of intent to threaten a victim based on their perceived protected characteristics. The bill also defines terms like "gender expression or identity" and "threat" within the context of hate crimes, which are classified as a class C felony.

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