S 780 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes State definition of anti-Semitism.

This bill establishes New Jersey's official definition of anti-Semitism based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 definition, including specific examples of anti-Semitic conduct. It requires state institutions - including schools and government agencies - to use this definition when reviewing, investigating, or deciding on violations of anti-discrimination policies or laws involving anti-Semitic intent. The bill explicitly states that criticism of Israel similar to criticism of any other country does not constitute anti-Semitism under this definition. It also clarifies that the definition does not infringe on First Amendment rights or conflict with existing state, federal, or local anti-discrimination laws.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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