Database - as of Feb. 2022 - of US states adopting IHRA "anti-semitism" dictate

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CAM Information Hub Database of IHRA Antisemitism Definition Adoptions by US States
https://combatantisemitism.org/latest-news/cam-information-hub-database-of-ihra-antisemitism-definition-adoptions-by-us-states/

February 23, 2022
A growing number of U.S. states have adopted or endorsed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, a welcome trend monitored by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) Information Hub.

A total of 19 U.S. states have done so thus far, according to data compiled by the CAM Information Hub.

One of the most effective steps a state can take — via legislation, resolutions, executive orders, and/or executive proclamations — to fight Jew-hatred is to adopt the IHRA definition — the most authoritative, comprehensive, and representative tool to delineate all of the contemporary manifestations of antisemitism. More than 800 entities worldwide have recognized it since 2016, establishing it as the most mainstream and commonly-accepted definition of antisemitism.

The IHRA definition says, "Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities."

Its accompanying list of examples details 11 specific discriminatory behaviors targeting Jews and the State of Israel.

The following database of information on U.S. states that have adopted or endorsed the definition will be updates as developments warrant (current as of February 2022):

– Alabama: Endorsed by Governor Kay Ivey in January 2022 via an executive proclamation for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2022/01/International-Holocaust-Remembrance-Day.pdf


– Connecticut: Endorsed by Governor Ned Lamont via an executive statement in January 2020 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and again via an executive proclamation in November 2021 for "Shine A Light Week" during Hanukkah.

Read the executive statement here https://embassies.gov.il/boston/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Official-Statement-by-CT-Governor-to-adopt-January-27TH-as-Holocaust-Remembrance-Day.aspx and the executive proclamation here.  https://combatantisemitism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Connecticut-IHRA-Proclamation.pdf


– Florida: Adopted by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in May 2019 in a bill that defines antisemitism and prohibits discrimination in Florida public schools based on religion.

Read the legislation here.  https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/741


– Kentucky: Adopted via a legislative resolution condemning antisemitism and signed by Governor Andy Beshear in February 2021.

Read the legislative resolution here.  https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/21RS/sr67/orig_bill.pdf


– Maine: Adopted via a legislative joint resolution in January 2020 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the legislative joint resolution here.  https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_129th/billpdfs/SP073301.pdf


– Massachusetts: Adopted via a legislative resolution in January 2020 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and endorsed via an executive proclamation by Governor Charlie Baker in February 2022.

Read the legislative resolution here https://embassies.gov.il/boston/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/MA-House-of-Representatives-takes-an-important-step-in-the-fight-against-global-anti-S.aspx  and the executive proclamation here.  https://www.mass.gov/doc/antisemitism-proclamation/download


– Montana: Endorsed via an executive proclamation by Governor Greg Gianforte in December 2021 for "Shine A Light Week" during Hanukkah.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://governor.mt.gov/_docs/doc02588320211126150502.pdf


– Nevada: Endorsed by Governor Steve Sisolak in January 2022 via an executive proclamation for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://gov.nv.gov/News/Proclamations/2022/The_State_of_Nevada_Stands_in_Solidarity_with_the_Jewish_Community_in_the_Face_of_Antisemitism/


– New Hampshire: Endorsed by Governor Chris Sununu via an executive proclamation in January 2020 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://www.governor.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt336/files/documents/holocaust-remembrance.pdf


– Oklahoma: Endorsed by Governor Kevin Stitt in January 2022 via an executive proclamation for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/governor/documents/Holocaust%20Rememberance%20Day%20(Jan%2027).pdf


– Rhode Island: Endorsed by then-Governor Gina Raimondo via an executive proclamation in January 2020 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://embassies.gov.il/boston/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Proclamation-by-RI-Governor-to-adopt-January-27TH-as-Holocaust-Remembrance-Day.aspx


– South Carolina: Adopted via a proviso to the annual state budget bill in May 2018, but only on the books for one year.

Read the budget bill here.  https://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=anti%20semitism&category=BUDGET&year=2018&version_id=7&return_page=&version_title=Appropriation%20Act&conid=34110366&result_pos=0&keyval=39422&numrows=10

Also, Bill 5287 is legislation pending in the state's General Assembly that would provide a definition of "anti-Semitism" for the State Human Affairs Commission to use while investigating and working to resolve complaints of discrimination (Last action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary on February 25th, 2020).  https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/prever/5287_20200225.htm


– South Dakota: Endorsed by Governor Kristi Noem via an executive proclamation in December 2021 for "Shine A Light Week" during Hanukkah.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://combatantisemitism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/South-Dakota-IHRA-Proclamation.pdf


– Tennessee: Endorsed by Governor Bill Lee via an executive proclamation in January 2022 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://tnsos.net/publications/proclamations/files/2233.pdf


– Texas: Adopted by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in May 2021 in a bill that created the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.

Read the legislation here.  https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB03257I.htm


– Utah: Endorsed by Governor Spencer Cox via an executive proclamation in January 2022 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=486799376137521&set=a.411474440336682&type=3


– Vermont: Endorsed by Governor Phil Scott via an executive proclamation in January 2020 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.   https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/20-004%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20Day.pdf


– Virginia: Adopted via an executive order by Governor Glenn Youngkin in January 2022 which established a commission to combat antisemitism.

Read the executive order here.  https://www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actions/executive-ordersdirectives/executive-action-title-918538-en.html


– West Virginia: Endorsed by Governor Jim Justice via an executive proclamation in January 2022 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read the executive proclamation here.  https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/executivejournal/readpdf.aspx?DocID=91947



 

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Kansas becomes the 20th state to surrender to Israhell on February 24, 2022.

Kansas State House of Representatives Adopts IHRA Antisemitism Definition With Bipartisan and Unanimous Vote
https://combatantisemitism.org/latest-news/kansas-state-house-of-representatives-adopts-ihra-antisemitism-definition-with-bipartisan-and-unanimous-vote/

February 24, 2022
The Kansas State House of Representatives on Wednesday passed — by a bipartisan and unanimous 121-0 vote — a concurrent resolution to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.

The resolution, HCR 5030, will now go to the Kansas State Senate for approval there.

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) — through the work of Kansas-based volunteer Marjorie Robinow — and the Jewish Community Relations Bureau/American Jewish Committee have played an important role in advocating for the resolution and promoting its advancement.

"The state of Kansas adopts the non-legally binding International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism, including the 11 contemporary examples," the resolution says.

Furthermore, it adds, the Kansas Department of Administration "shall ensure that the IHRA's Working Definition of Antisemitism is made available as an educational resource for all state agencies."

In its opening, the resolution refers to the "growing problem of antisemitism in the United States" and calls the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism "an important tool to address the problem."

CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa stated, "The passage of this resolution in Kansas is highly symbolic, especially considering the murderous shooting that took place at the JCC of Greater Kansas City a number of years ago. That this passed without any opposition speaks volumes about how seriously Kansas is taking the issue of antisemitism."

"As the resolution itself makes clear, the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism has become the globally-recognized and most authoritative definition used by governments, international organizations, and educational institutions; and we hope that other American states that have not adopted it yet will do so soon, especially with the worrying increase in antisemitism in the U.S.," he added.

With this resolution, Kansas will become the 20th U.S. state to adopt or endorse the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Just last week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a proclamation endorsing the definition.

One of the most effective steps a state can take — via legislation, resolutions, executive orders, and/or executive proclamations — to fight Jew-hatred is to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism — the most authoritative, comprehensive, and representative tool to delineate all of the contemporary manifestations of antisemitism. More than 800 entities worldwide have recognized it since 2016, establishing it as the most mainstream and commonly-accepted definition of antisemitism.

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With Alaska's Endorsement, Half of 50 US States Have Now Recognized IHRA Antisemitism Definition
https://combatantisemitism.org/latest-news/with-alaskas-endorsement-half-of-50-us-states-have-now-recognized-ihra-antisemitism-definition/

Alaska on Thursday became the 25th U.S. state to recognize the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism — meaning half of the total of 50 U.S. states have now done so.

The endorsement came via a proclamation issued by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy commemorating Yom HaShoah, Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, which can be read in full here.  https://gov.alaska.gov/newsroom/2022/04/28/holocaust-remembrance-day/

One of the most effective steps a state can take — via legislation, resolutions, executive orders, and/or executive proclamations — to fight Jew-hatred in all its contemporary manifestations is to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

A CAM Information Hub database of information on state adoptions of the definition can be accessed here.  https://combatantisemitism.org/latest-news/cam-information-hub-database-of-ihra-antisemitism-definition-adoptions-by-us-states/

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations applauded Alaska's move, saying in a statement, "The fact that 25 states and the District of Columbia, and other major cities, over 30 countries, hundreds of universities, sports teams, and governmental bodies have adopted the IHRA Working Definition as a tool identifying antisemitism reflects the broad support that exists for the most authoritative and internationally accepted definition of antisemitism, as well as the widespread view that it is critically important to recognize antisemitism in order to combat it successfully."

The IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism says, "Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities."

The definition's accompanying list of examples details 11 specific discriminatory behaviors targeting Jews and the State of Israel.