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LD 1351

An Act To Require Antisemitism To Be Considered As Motivation When Determining A Violation Of A Criminal Or Civil Law

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Abigail Griffin

Summary of LD 1351: An Act To Require Antisemitism To Be Considered As Motivation When Determining A Violation Of A Criminal Or Civil Law OverviewLD 1351 is a bill that was introdu

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1351

Summary of LD 1351: An Act To Require Antisemitism To Be Considered As Motivation When Determining A Violation Of A Criminal Or Civil Law

Overview

LD 1351 is a bill that was introduced in the state legislature on March 28, 2025. The bill's main purpose is to require law enforcement and the courts to consider whether antisemitism was a motivating factor when determining if a criminal or civil law has been violated.

Key Provisions

  • Requires law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts to consider evidence of antisemitic motivation when investigating, charging, and adjudicating alleged violations of criminal and civil laws.
  • Defines "antisemitism" to include "a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews" as well as "rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities."
  • Specifies that evidence of antisemitic motivation can include "the use of symbols, images, expressions or actions commonly associated with antisemitism" and "references to Jewish control of the government, media, international banking system or other societal institutions."

Impact

If enacted, this bill would impact:

  • Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, who would be required to consider antisemitic motives when investigating and charging criminal offenses.
  • Courts, which would have to weigh evidence of antisemitic bias when adjudicating both criminal and civil cases.
  • Jewish individuals, communities, and institutions, who could potentially see an increased focus on and documentation of antisemitic incidents and biases.

Current Status

LD 1351 was introduced but did not advance in the legislative process. Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, the bill was placed in the legislative files and is considered dead.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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