Establishes State definition of anti-Semitism; creates a public awareness campaign; appropriates $100,000.
This bill establishes New Jersey's official definition of anti-Semitism by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition, including its "contemporary examples," for use by state institutions. It requires state entities to consider this definition when reviewing or investigating potential anti-Semitic discrimination or bias crimes. The bill appropriates $100,000 to fund a public awareness campaign by the Attorney General's office, promoting the state's bias crimes reporting hotline and resources for identifying and reporting anti-Semitic incidents. The campaign aims to increase public understanding and reporting of bias crimes, particularly affecting Jewish communities and other vulnerable groups in New Jersey. The bill explicitly states it does not diminish First Amendment rights or conflict with existing anti-discrimination laws.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jun 20, 2024
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 4, 2024
Committee
Transferred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
upper
2 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Singer
RRepublican
P
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Amato
RRepublican
Co
Doug Steinhardt
RRepublican
Co
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Holly Schepisi
RRepublican
Co
Joe Pennacchio
RRepublican
Co
John Burzichelli
DDemocratic
Co
John McKeon
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Bramnick
RRepublican
Co
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
DDemocratic
Co
Owen Henry
RRepublican
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