HB2243

State government; antisemitism; definitions; discrimination; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2243 denounces antisemitism and adopts the IHRA definition to guide state discrimination policies.

Oklahoma HB2243 adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism to guide state discrimination policies. The bill codifies this definition in state law, ensuring state departments and agencies consider antisemitism as evidence of discriminatory intent. It aims to increase awareness and combat antisemitism, which targets Jewish individuals based on their origin, ethnicity, or faith. The bill emphasizes that it does not infringe on First Amendment rights and takes effect November 1, 2025.

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History

Feb 10, 2025

House

Withdrawn from General Government Committee

Feb 10, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Government Oversight Committee

Feb 10, 2025

House

Referred to Rules