Bill > HB1022

This bill amends Indiana's civil rights law to explicitly define and address antisemitism, adding it as a form of discriminatory practice. Specifically, the bill adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism from May 26, 2016, which provides a nuanced description that distinguishes between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitic targeting. The definition clarifies that antisemitism can manifest through speech, writing, visual forms, and actions that employ harmful stereotypes or blame Jews for societal problems. The bill requires that state educational and training materials include a comprehensive program to protect against antisemitism, with the goal of eliminating prejudice and promoting goodwill among different racial, religious, and ethnic groups. By adding antisemitism to the list of discriminatory practices, the bill provides legal recognition of antisemitism as a form of discrimination and creates a framework for addressing antisemitic acts in various contexts such as employment, public accommodations, and education. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving institutions time to prepare and implement the new educational requirements.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1022/details