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.

Please note that active legislation is pending in Pennsylvania (2023) and in the United States Congress.