Washington poised to enact hate crime hotline where residents can report bias incidents
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A bill to propose a reporting and tracking system for hate crimes successfully passed the Washington State Legislature after previously failing last year.
The hotline would primarily "identify local service providers and culturally specific services" with a focus on "historically underserved communities." In addition, the office would establish an advisory committee with "diverse and inclusive representation" to provide advice and assistance. Lindsay Kornick is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to lindsay.kornick@fox.com and on Twitter: @lmkornick.
The bill stated that a pilot hotline program must be developed and implemented in at least three Washington counties by July 2025 with the program available to all counties by January 2027. By July 2027, the attorney general’s office will be obligated to provide information regarding hate crimes and bias incidents reported to the hotline with an annual report available to the public.
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