House Bill No. 1218, introduced by Representative Kevin West, addresses the issue of antisemitism in Oklahoma by establishing a formal definition based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition. The bill outlines legislative findings that highlight the persistence of antisemitism as a significant societal problem, the responsibility of state officials to protect citizens from hate crimes, and the necessity for uniform definitions to facilitate effective policy-making. It emphasizes that while the IHRA definition is not exhaustive, it serves as a crucial tool for understanding contemporary antisemitism and its manifestations.

The bill also stipulates that the term "antisemitism" will be defined according to the IHRA's working definition, and it clarifies that the act will not infringe upon First Amendment rights or conflict with existing discrimination laws. Furthermore, it mandates that state departments and agencies consider this definition when reviewing or investigating discriminatory acts. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and includes provisions to ensure that it does not alter existing evidentiary requirements for determining actionable discrimination.