Halt Hate Act of 2024

The Halt Hate Act of 2024 amends federal hate crime sentencing law to require judges to consider a defendant's prior conviction for a hate crime (either under federal law or as a state felony) when determining penalties. This applies specifically to hate crimes motivated by the victim's actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin. The bill adds a new sentencing factor that mandates courts to account for repeat offenses involving these protected characteristics. It does not create new hate crime offenses but strengthens penalties for individuals with prior hate crime convictions.