Discrimination; adopting certain definition of anti-Semitism. Effective date. Emergency.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 948 adopts a non-binding definition of anti-Semitism for use in state discrimination contexts. The bill defines anti-Semitism as "a certain perception of Jewish people, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jewish people," including threats or violence targeting Jewish individuals, property, or community institutions. It codifies this definition in Oklahoma law, effective July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to accelerate implementation. The bill does not create new legal penalties or alter existing anti-discrimination laws but provides a reference standard for interpreting discrimination cases involving anti-Semitism.