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NJ S825

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits distribution of State aid to New Jersey institutions of higher education that authorize, fund, or support antisemitic events or organizations on campus.

  • Requires colleges to enforce their student codes of conduct and harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies or lose State funding eligibility.

  • Mandates institutions adequately punish perpetrators of antisemitism with academic, professional, and legal consequences, including possible expulsion and referral for criminal prosecution.

  • Defines "antisemitism" using the working definition adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance on May 26, 2016.

  • Cites the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and subsequent increase in campus antisemitic incidents, including specific rhetoric like "from the river to the sea" and "intifada, revolution," as justification for the legislation.

Legislative Description

"Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act"; prohibits distribution of State aid to an institution of higher education that authorizes, funds, or supports antisemitic events or organizations or fails to punish acts of antisemitism on campus.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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