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NJ A1288
NJ A1288Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 institutions of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting any events or organizations that promote antisemitism or hate speech on campus. Antisemitism is defined as the working definition adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which includes rhetoric and physical manifestations of hatred towards Jewish individuals, their property, community institutions, and religious facilities. The bill cites the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians and the failure of some university administrations to clearly condemn such acts and support their Jewish and pro-Israel students as the impetus for this legislation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1288 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1288_I1.HTM |
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