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NJ S4256
NJ S4256Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.
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Introduced
12/28/2023
12/28/2023
In Committee
12/28/2023
12/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits an institution of higher education from authorizing, facilitating, providing funding for, or otherwise supporting any event or organization promoting antisemitism or hate speech on campus. The bill defines "antisemitism" as the working definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance on May 26, 2016. According to the alliance, antisemitism "is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities."
AI Summary
This bill prohibits an institution of higher education from authorizing, facilitating, providing funding for, or otherwise supporting any event or organization promoting antisemitism or hate speech on campus. The bill defines "antisemitism" as the working definition adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which includes the perception of Jews as hatred towards them and rhetorical or physical manifestations directed at Jewish individuals, property, community institutions, or religious facilities. The bill also notes that Hamas and Hezbollah are recognized as foreign terrorist organizations by the U.S. Department of State, and that some student organizations have expressed support for the terrorist actions of Hamas through the glorification of violence and the use of antisemitic rhetoric, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 12/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S4256 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4256_I1.HTM |
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