This bill aims to prohibit institutions of higher education in New Jersey from authorizing, funding, or supporting any events or organizations that promote hate speech or antisemitism on their campuses. It highlights the recent actions of Hamas and Hezbollah, both designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the U.S. Department of State, and addresses the concerning trend of student organizations blaming Israel for violence while glorifying such actions. The bill emphasizes the need for educational institutions to maintain a neutral stance and support their Jewish and pro-Israel students, particularly in light of the hostile environment created by antisemitic rhetoric.

The bill defines antisemitism according to the working definition adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance on May 26, 2016, which encompasses various forms of hatred directed toward Jews. By establishing this definition, the bill seeks to create a clear standard for what constitutes antisemitism and to ensure that educational institutions take a firm stance against it, thereby fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.