NJ S2940

Bill

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

Introduced
03/11/2024

In Committee
03/11/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
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 colleges and universities in New Jersey from allowing, helping, funding, or otherwise supporting any event or organization that promotes antisemitism or hate speech on campus. Antisemitism is defined using the working definition from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which describes it as a perception of Jewish people that can manifest as hatred, and includes both verbal and physical actions directed at Jewish individuals, their property, or Jewish community institutions. The bill's context highlights concerns about student organizations and university administrations failing to condemn Hamas's actions and using antisemitic rhetoric, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students and staff.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Jim Beach (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 03/11/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2940

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2940
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2940_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2940_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1288	Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee	Same As
A5765	Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee	Carry Over
S4256	Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee	Carry Over

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