SJR 48 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes working definition of antisemitism for NJ.

SJR 48 adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) non-binding working definition of antisemitism for use in New Jersey. This definition, which includes examples like "criticism of Israel similar to other countries not being antisemitic," is intended as an educational tool for public officials, law enforcement, educators, and others to better recognize and address antisemitism. It does not change existing laws but aims to improve awareness and response to antisemitic incidents, referencing New Jersey's reported 298-347 Jewish bias incidents annually. The resolution emphasizes understanding antisemitism as a key step in combating it, without creating new legal obligations.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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