S 589 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.

This bill prohibits New Jersey's institutions of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting campus events or organizations that promote antisemitism or hate speech. It defines "antisemitism" using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 working definition, which includes rhetoric and actions targeting Jewish individuals or communities. The law requires universities to prevent antisemitic content from being endorsed or financially backed on their campuses. This directly affects all public and private colleges and universities in New Jersey by mandating policy changes to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff from hostile environments.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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