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This bill adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) non-legally binding Working Definition of Anti-Semitism, which provides a comprehensive framework for understanding anti-Semitism, including contemporary examples of such discrimination. The definition is specifically intended to be used as a tool for training, education, tracking, and reporting anti-Semitic hate crimes or discrimination in Oklahoma. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that its provisions shall not be interpreted in a way that would compromise First Amendment rights of free speech or rights protected under the Oklahoma Constitution. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause that allows it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the perceived urgency of addressing anti-Semitism. By codifying this definition, the bill aims to provide clear guidance for recognizing and combating anti-Semitic incidents while maintaining constitutional protections for individual expression.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1218&Session=2600