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NJ A4423

NJ A4423
Prohibits public institution of higher education from entering into certain partnerships with institutions of higher education located in Palestinian territories.


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Introduced
05/16/2024
In Committee
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits a public institution of higher education from:· entering into a contract, partnership, joint venture, memorandum of understanding, collaborative arrangement, or association of any kind with an institution of higher education located in Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza territories; or· engaging in the transfer, license, or sublicense of intellectual property owned by the institution with an institution of higher education located in Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza territories. Under the bill, any institution of higher education determined by the Secretary of Higher Education to not be in compliance with the bill's provisions is to become ineligible for any State support for the operational and capital costs of the institution.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits public institutions of higher education from entering into any kind of contract, partnership, or arrangement with institutions of higher education located in the Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza territories, including the transfer, license, or sublicense of intellectual property. Any institution found to be non-compliant with this law would become ineligible for any state funding for its operational and capital costs. The bill defines "intellectual property" as including all original data, findings, or other products of the mind or intellect that are protected under various intellectual property laws.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 05/16/2024)

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