Bill > HB1852

This bill amends Oklahoma state law by updating definitions related to discrimination, with a primary focus on adding a comprehensive definition of antisemitism. The bill incorporates the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which describes it as a certain perception of Jews that can be expressed as hatred, and includes both rhetorical and physical manifestations directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals, their property, community institutions, and religious facilities. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes to the existing definitions section, such as renumbering existing definitions and clarifying that "equal" with reference to sex does not mean identical and that differentiating between sexes is not inherently unequal. The bill also expands the definition of "national origin" to include the national origin of an ancestor and maintains a broad definition of "person" that encompasses various legal and commercial entities. The legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for stakeholders to understand and implement the new definitions.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1852&Session=2600