Discrimination; anti-Semitism; certain definition; purposes; construing provisions; effective date; emergency.
HB 1218 adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism for use by Oklahoma state agencies. It requires state departments and agencies to consider this definition when reviewing, investigating, or deciding cases involving alleged discrimination based on Jewish identity or religion under existing Oklahoma laws. The bill specifically includes examples from the IHRA definition, such as certain anti-Israel actions that cross into antisemitism, but clarifies it does not change evidentiary standards or affect First Amendment rights. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025, and applies to state agencies handling discrimination cases.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Government Oversight Committee
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Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute General Government
lower
Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to General Government
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Feb 3, 2025
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