HB 1218: Discrimination; anti-Semitism; certain definition; purposes; construing provisions; effective date; emergency. - Oklahoma

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated from a House Committee Substitute version to the Floor version for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The primary changes involve formatting adjustments to the header and sponsor information, adding a co-sponsor (Hill), and updating the page footer to reflect the floor version status. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's content regarding anti-Semitism definitions, effective dates, or emergency declarations.

TECHNICAL

Header text changed from 'STATE OF OKLAHOMA' to 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION' to indicate this is the version considered by the full House.

Sponsor list updated to include Hill as an additional House co-sponsor alongside West and Hilbert.

Page footer updated from 'Req. No. 13285' to 'HB1218 HFLR' to reflect the floor version designation.

Committee report date updated from 03/06/25 to 03/10/2025 with additional reporting details.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add a Senate sponsor (Hilbert and Frix) and significantly rewrite the legislation. The original version focused on adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism as a non-legally binding tool for training and education. The amended version maintains this core purpose but also adds language about tracking and reporting anti-Semitic incidents. The codification section was changed to cite a different statute number (Section 1911 instead of Section 61 of Title 25). The effective date was moved from November 1, 2025 to July 1, 2025.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include tracking and reporting anti-Semitic incidents in addition to adopting the IHRA definition as a training tool. The codification location within the Oklahoma Statutes was changed from Section 61 to Section 1911 of Title 25.

ELIGIBILITY

Added two new Senate sponsors (Hilbert and Frix) to the bill's authorship.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from November 1, 2025 to July 1, 2025.

REQUIREMENT

Added language requiring the state to track and report anti-Semitic incidents in addition to using the IHRA definition for training and education.

TECHNICAL

Changed the statutory citation from Section 61 of Title 25 to Section 1911 of Title 25 for codification.

Updated the bill title to reflect the new scope including discrimination and anti-Semitism definitions.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised from a committee substitute to a policy committee substitute, changing its title and structure to better reflect its purpose. The most significant substantive change is the addition of detailed legislative findings that explain why the IHRA definition of antisemitism is being adopted, including context about its use by federal agencies and international organizations. The effective date was also moved from July 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025, giving agencies more time to prepare for implementation.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly states that state departments and agencies must consider the IHRA definition when reviewing discrimination cases, expanding its practical application across state institutions.

DEFINITION

Added detailed legislative findings explaining the rationale for adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, including its widespread use by federal and international organizations.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from July 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025, providing additional time for agencies to prepare.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific language requiring state departments and agencies to consider the IHRA definition when investigating discrimination claims.

TECHNICAL

Removed references to Senate sponsor Frix and changed the bill title from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Policy Committee Substitute'.

Introduced → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to change its title from 'definitions and general provisions' to 'discrimination' and updated the codification location from Section 61 to Section 1911 of Title 25. The effective date was moved from November 1, 2025 to July 1, 2025, and an emergency clause was added to allow immediate effect upon passage. The substantive IHRA definition of antisemitism remains unchanged.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded by adding an emergency provision and changing the effective date, allowing the law to take effect sooner than originally planned.

TIMELINE

Effective date changed from November 1, 2025 to July 1, 2025

REQUIREMENT

Added emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval

TECHNICAL

Bill title changed from 'definitions and general provisions' to 'discrimination'

Codification location changed from Section 61 to Section 1911 of Title 25

Added co-sponsor name (Hilbert of the House and Frix of the Senate)

Discrimination; anti-Semitism; certain definition; purposes; construing provisions; effective date; emergency.

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