A bill recently passed in Michigan has sparked debate among legal experts, as it aims to address the intentional use of incorrect gender pronouns as a form of intimidation.

HB 4474, approved by Michigan's state House of Representatives, introduces penalties for causing individuals to feel threatened by words. Offenders could face up to 5 years in prison or a fine of $10,000 as a result of this new legislation.

The bill defines 'intimidate' as a deliberate and repeated course of conduct that leads a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, or threatened. It also highlights sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes.

Gender identity is defined as an individual's self-identified gender expression, regardless of their assigned sex at birth. By expressly protecting these classes, critics argue that the bill may infringe upon First Amendment rights.

A bill recently passed in Michigan has sparked debate among legal experts, as it aims to address the intentional use of incorrect gender pronouns as a form of intimidation.
HB 4474, approved by Michigan's state House of Representatives, introduces penalties for causing individuals to feel threatened by words. Offenders could face up to 5 years in prison or a fine of $10,000 as a result of this new legislation.
The bill defines 'intimidate' as a deliberate and repeated course of conduct that leads a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, or threatened. It also highlights sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes.
Gender identity is defined as an individual's self-identified gender expression, regardless of their assigned sex at birth. By expressly protecting these classes, critics argue that the bill may infringe upon First Amendment rights.

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