Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 9A.16 - Defenses.
9A.16.025 - Use of force—When unjustified—Victim identity.

RCW 9A.16.025
Use of force—When unjustified—Victim identity.

A person is not justified in using force against another based on the discovery of, knowledge about, or potential disclosure of the victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, including under circumstances in which the victim made an unwanted nonforcible romantic or sexual advance towards the defendant, or in which the defendant and victim dated or had a romantic or sexual relationship.

[ 2020 c 3 § 2.]
NOTES:

Short title—2020 c 3: See note following RCW 9A.08.040.

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Revised Code of Washington

Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code

Chapter 9A.16 - Defenses.

9A.16.010 - Definitions.

9A.16.020 - Use of force—When lawful.

9A.16.025 - Use of force—When unjustified—Victim identity.

9A.16.030 - Homicide—When excusable.

9A.16.040 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding—Good faith standard.

9A.16.046 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by peace officer—Reimbursement of defendant for costs—Special verdict.