Bill > S04563

This bill amends the Executive Law and Penal Law to provide protections against anti-Semitism in the human rights law and the hate crimes statute. It defines "anti-Semitism" to include various forms of hatred, disparagement, and false allegations targeting individuals practicing the Jewish religion or exhibiting Jewish heritage. The bill requires the Division of Human Rights to consider the definition of anti-Semitism when investigating and adjudicating alleged violations of the law based on creed. Additionally, it designates acts of anti-Semitism that result in violence, injury, or property damage as hate crimes under the Penal Law. The bill aims to address the ongoing issue of anti-Semitism and provide legal protections for those targeted based on their Jewish faith or heritage.