(A138, R153, H4042)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK IN WHICH ANTISEMITISM IS CONSIDERED REGARDING ALL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Antisemitism
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 1 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 1-1-1710. (A) For purposes of this section, the term "definition of antisemitism":
(1) includes the definition of antisemitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which has been adopted by the United States Department of State;
(2) includes contemporary examples of antisemitism identified by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance; and
(3) does not include criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country.
(B) Nothing in this section may be construed to:
(1) diminish or infringe upon any rights protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Section 2, Article I of the South Carolina Constitution, 1895; or
(2) conflict with federal, state, or local discrimination laws.
(C) In reviewing, investigating, or deciding whether there has been a violation of any relevant policy, law, or regulation prohibiting discriminatory acts, the State shall take into consideration the definition of antisemitism set forth in law for purposes of determining whether the alleged act was discriminatory. A court or other relevant authority shall apply the same legal standard as applicable to like claims of discrimination arising under the laws of this State protecting civil rights, including Chapter 13 of this title.
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 8th day of May, 2024.
Approved the 13th day of May, 2024.
This web page was last updated on June 24, 2024 at 1:45 PM