The proposed bill enacts a new section within the Human Rights Act of New Mexico that specifically addresses and prohibits antisemitic discrimination. It defines "antisemitic" as a perception of Jewish people that can manifest as hatred, including both rhetorical and physical expressions directed at Jewish individuals, those perceived as Jewish, their property, and Jewish community institutions or religious facilities.
Under this new provision, various entities—including individuals, employers, labor organizations, and public bodies—are prohibited from engaging in antisemitic discrimination. The bill allows individuals who believe they have been subjected to such discrimination to file claims in accordance with the existing procedures outlined in the Human Rights Act. This legislative measure aims to enhance protections against discrimination based on antisemitism in New Mexico.