We have to address the unique nature of crimes motivated by bias. Not that they are worse than a different type of crime, but that they are unique.
It answers the call from the public to address this issue. It gives law enforcement and prosecutors the tools to address these issues.
This is domestic violence. The only difference is that they don't live together. . . . Everything that we've learned about domestic violence is true for dating violence.
It's a hasty move and, in my opinion, very ill advised.