Legislation to end what’s called the “gay panic” defense, which allows those facing murder charges to say their actions were driven by an extreme emotional disturbance incited by a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity, gained new momentum Tuesday with renewed support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

A bill to prohibit defendants from using that defense has moved in the state Senate this year, but has yet to make it out of committee in the state Assembly.

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