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NJ A5765

NJ A5765
Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.


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Introduced
11/30/2023
In Committee
11/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill prohibits institutions of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting events or organizations that promote antisemitism or hate speech on campus. The bill defines "antisemitism" based on the working definition adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The bill also highlights the actions of terrorist organizations like Hamas and their impact on Jewish students, faculty, and staff, stating that the glorification of violence and use of antisemitic rhetoric creates a hostile learning and working environment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 11/30/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
  • ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Education
  • ‐ Higher Education

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5765 11/20/2023
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5765_I1.HTM 12/01/2023
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