S. 2201: LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-06-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 14 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-17 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (14)
| Name | Party / 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).