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His record as Maryland's governor shows that he is no friend to the LGBTQ+ community, according to political insiders in the state.
HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill to this effect last week.
A bipartisan bill eliminating use of the controversial tactic was pulled last week over objections by some lawmakers.
New Hampshire was on the brink of banning the "gay panic" defense, until the law was put on hold at the last minute.
