Garden State Times

The Senate Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that aims to establish a state definition of antisemitism and raise awareness about the increase in anti-Semitic incidents in New Jersey and on college campuses.

"With the recent rise in anti-Semitic actions, it is imperative that we establish a baseline definition of antisemitism in a continued effort to fight back against these atrocities," said Sen. Singer. "Furthermore, the community outreach campaign aims to empower New Jerseyans to promote safety and collective action against bias criminal activity."

Senator Singer's bipartisan legislation, S-1292, proposes aligning the state's definition of antisemitism with the one adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on May 26, 2016. The state definition would also incorporate IHRA's "contemporary examples of antisemitism."

The bill appropriates $100,000 to the Office of the Attorney General for creating a public awareness campaign aimed at promoting bias crime reporting and ensuring that incidents of antisemitism are properly reported and addressed.

For further information or to speak with Sen. Singer, please contact Kyle Fischer, SRO Communications Director at [email protected].