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IN SR0059

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/2/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Ruckelshaus

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

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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