Emmett Till Antilynching Act

United States117th CongressHR-55House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 29, 2022

Summary

Emmett Till Antilynching Act This bill makes lynching a federal hate crime offense. Specifically, the bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 30 years, or both—on an individual who conspires to commit a hate crime offense that results in death or serious bodily injury or that includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-3710: Emmett Till Antilynching Act

Introduced in Senate

  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Senate

  2. Presented to President.

    House of Representatives

  3. Became Public Law No: 117-107.

  4. Signed by President.