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LGBTQ+ "Panic" Defense Legislation Map

To view the status of bills or laws relating to the LGBTQ+ “panic” defense, click on a location on the map. To view federal legislation, click on the Capitol Building. Locations highlighted Red passed legislation banning the LGBTQ+ “panic” defense, locations highlighted Blue introduced such legislation in this legislative session or in the past, and Grey locations do not have current or past legislation addressing this issue.

Panic Defense Legislation

To locate legislation, click on a state in the map.
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Federal Legislation

Federal

Legislative Status: INTRODUCED On June 27, 2025, LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act was introduced by Senator Markey (D-MA) in the United States Senate and by Congressman Pappas (D-NH) in the United States House of Representatives. This bill would ban use of the LGBTQ+ “panic” defense in federal courts. Similar legislation has been introduced in past […]