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This bill adopts a non-legally binding working definition of anti-Semitism for the state of Oklahoma, describing it as a perception of Jewish people that may be expressed as hatred toward them. The definition specifically notes that anti-Semitism can manifest through rhetorical and physical actions directed at Jewish or non-Jewish individuals, their property, Jewish community institutions, and religious facilities. While the definition is not intended to have legal binding power, it is being formally codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as a new section of law. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause suggesting its immediate importance for public peace, health, or safety. By establishing this definition, the bill aims to provide a clear conceptual framework for understanding and potentially addressing anti-Semitic behaviors and attitudes within the state.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb948&Session=2600