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This bill modifies the responsibilities of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission by requiring it to specifically consider whether an alleged discriminatory practice in housing, employment, or public accommodations was motivated by antisemitism during its investigations. The bill introduces a formal definition of antisemitism by referencing the working definition adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance on May 26, 2016, which includes not only direct acts of discrimination against Jewish people but also contemporary examples of antisemitic behavior. By explicitly adding this consideration to the Commission's investigative process, the bill aims to provide a more comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing discriminatory practices that specifically target individuals or groups based on their Jewish identity or religious creed. This legislative change builds upon existing Nevada laws that prohibit discrimination based on various characteristics such as race, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, and national origin, and seeks to provide additional protection against antisemitic discrimination.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12197/Overview