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 using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) standard from 2016, which includes both hatred toward Jews and discriminatory acts against Jewish communities or institutions. It requires state agencies and institutions to use this definition when reviewing policies or laws related to discriminatory acts. The bill appropriates $100,000 to fund a public awareness campaign by the Attorney General's Office, including community outreach, training on identifying bias crimes, and promoting the state's bias crime reporting hotline. The campaign aims to increase reporting of anti-Semitic incidents, particularly on campuses, while explicitly stating the definition does not infringe on free speech rights or the right to criticize Israel.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Jim Beach
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