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MI HR0324

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Shri Thanedar

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Condemns antisemitism in all forms as an affront to basic human decency and a civilized society.

  • Urges Michigan community leaders to prevent antisemitism and report incidents to local law enforcement, the Michigan Attorney General's Hate Crimes Unit, or the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

  • Directs the Michigan Attorney General and Michigan Department of Civil Rights to investigate and address rising cases of antisemitism in the state.

  • Documents that Michigan had the fifth highest number of antisemitic incidents in the United States in 2021 with 112 incidents, and that antisemitic incidents increased 34 percent nationally from 2020 to 2021.

  • Requires copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Michigan Attorney General, Governor, and Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

Legislative Description

A resolution to condemn antisemitism and urge Michigan leaders to prevent, report, and address incidents of antisemitism.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

6/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/30/2022

Full Bill Text

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