An Act To Require Antisemitism To Be Considered As Motivation When Determining A Violation Of A Criminal Or Civil Law

LD 1351 defines antisemitism using the nonlegally binding 2016 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition. The bill requires Maine courts and law enforcement to assess whether antisemitism was a motive when determining violations of Maine's Human Rights Act or any criminal/civil law, if relevant to the case. This applies to legal proceedings in Maine where antisemitism might factor into the motivation behind an alleged violation. The bill does not alter legal standards for proving violations but adds antisemitism as a consideration in relevant cases.