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IN HR0065

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Carey Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Indiana House of Representatives declares solidarity with the Jewish community in Indiana and across the United States
  • Acknowledges antisemitism as prejudicial attitudes, discrimination, or violence against Jewish people based on their identity
  • Cites FBI statistics showing Jewish people and institutions were the most frequently targeted religious group, accounting for almost 60% of all religiously motivated crimes in 2018
  • Notes Indiana Jewish institutions have received bomb threats, been vandalized, and Jewish youth are experiencing increased antisemitism in schools
  • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Jewish Community Relations Council of Indianapolis

Legislative Description

Standing in solidarity with Indiana's Jewish community.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

3/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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