Claim:
Social media posts have claimed that Washington state passed a bill offering cash incentives for reporting hate speech and bias via a 24/7 hotline.
Reasoning:
The final version of the bill, SB 5427, signed by Washington Governor Jay Inslee, does not provide any compensation for reporting hate speech or bias. While the original version of the bill outlined a fund that could have allowed victims of hate crimes or bias incidents to receive up to $2,000, this provision was removed in subsequent versions. All versions of the bill specify the establishment of a reporting hotline, which will be staffed during business hours, not 24/7.
Fact or Fiction?
Fiction. The claim that Washington state offers cash rewards for reporting hate speech and bias is false. The bill does not provide any such compensation, and the hotline will not operate around the clock.
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