The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act would define who human‑rights defenders are, list their rights, require the state to protect them, create an independent protection committee, and set penalties for officials who violate those rights.
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HB01431 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.