New Jersey S4005 adds Sikhs to the protected classes in the bias intimidation law and allocates $100,000 for Sikh awareness initiatives.

New Jersey S4005 amends the state's bias intimidation law by including Sikhs as a protected class. This means that crimes motivated by prejudice against Sikhs will be prosecuted under the bias intimidation statute. The bill also tasks the New Jersey Office of Attorney General with developing a training program for law enforcement on identifying and responding to transnational repression tactics. Additionally, the Office of Attorney General, in consultation with the Department of Education, will create a public awareness campaign and educational initiatives on Sikhism.

New Jersey S4005 adds Sikhs to the protected classes in the bias intimidation law and allocates $100,000 for Sikh awareness initiatives.

New Jersey S4005 amends the state's bias intimidation law by including Sikhs as a protected class. This means that crimes motivated by prejudice against Sikhs will be prosecuted under the bias intimidation statute. The bill also tasks the New Jersey Office of Attorney General with developing a training program for law enforcement on identifying and responding to transnational repression tactics. Additionally, the Office of Attorney General, in consultation with the Department of Education, will create a public awareness campaign and educational initiatives on Sikhism.