AJR 89 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Condemns hate in all forms and especially all hate and bias crimes.

AJR 89 is a symbolic joint resolution passed by the New Jersey legislature that unconditionally condemns all forms of hate, hate-based violence, and bias crimes targeting individuals based on race, religion, ethnicity, disability, age, marital status, gender, or sexual orientation. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but urges the Governor and Attorney General to continue existing efforts like supporting victims, improving hate crime reporting, enhancing security at vulnerable sites, and researching solutions. The resolution emphasizes New Jersey’s commitment to protecting citizens from hatred and promoting an inclusive community, reflecting the state’s ongoing stance against bias-motivated incidents. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct legal effect on individuals or policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Jan 2025
General Assembly Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 14, 2025
Floor votes · General Assembly Dec 19, 2024

How they voted

710
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 80
Dec 19, 2024
D Democratic52
46 Yea 6
88% Yea
R Republican28
25 Yea 3
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
Dec 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (71-0-0)
lower
Dec 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
3 primary · 15 co-sponsors

Sponsors