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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1710 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK IN WHICH ANTI-SEMITISM IS CONSIDERED REGARDING ALL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS, AND TO EDUCATE STATE PERSONNEL AND OFFICIALS ON ANTI-SEMITISM.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to the South Carolina Code of Laws to provide a framework in which anti-Semitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts, and to educate state personnel and officials on anti-Semitism. It defines anti-Semitism to include the definition adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, and clarifies that it does not include criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country. The bill also states that its provisions do not diminish or infringe upon any rights protected under the First Amendment or conflict with existing discrimination laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Beth Bernstein (D)*,
Carl Anderson (D),
Heather Bauer (D),
Case Brittain (R),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Pat Henegan (D),
Jermaine Johnson (D),
Wendell Jones (D),
Michael Rivers (D),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Last Action
Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3686&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3686_20230216.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H3686 2023-01-12 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/H3686%202023-01-12%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3686_20230112.htm |
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