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IN SR0059
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/2/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Ruckelshaus
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AI Summary
- Indiana Senate declares solidarity with the Jewish community in Indiana and across the United States
- Cites FBI statistics showing Jewish people and institutions account for almost 60% of all religiously-motivated crimes in 2018
- Notes that Indiana Jewish institutions have received bomb threats, been vandalized and desecrated, and Jewish youth are experiencing increased antisemitism in schools
- Defines antisemitism as prejudicial attitudes, discriminatory acts, or violence toward Jewish people based on their identity
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Jewish Community Relations Council of Indianapolis
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION standing in solidarity with Indiana's Jewish community.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
3/2/2020
Full Bill Text
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