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S. 2201: LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-06-27
SponsorSen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors14
Latest action2025-06-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last updated2025-12-17

Summary

An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.

Cosponsors (14)

NameParty / state
Jeff Merkley D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Tim Kaine D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Richard Blumenthal D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Alex Padilla D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Cory A. Booker D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Martin Heinrich D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Elizabeth Warren D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Mazie K. Hirono D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Bernard Sanders I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Tammy Baldwin D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Ron Wyden D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Tina Smith D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Amy Klobuchar D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-27
Andy Kim D NJ 2025-10-28

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2201 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 2201?

S. 2201 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2201 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).