State Representative Jerry Costello II is drafting legislation inspired by the deadly July attack on military personnel in Chatanooga, Tennessee.

The Smithon (St. Clair County) Democrat has filed a bill to add attacks on retired or current military personnel as a hate crime.

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It's not addressed in the legislation but Costello is weighing in on military personnel who aren't allowed to carry weapons in places like recruiting centers.

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Costello served with the 82nd Airborne during Operation Desert Storm.