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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey creates permanent 18-member Anti-Semitism Task Force to issue annual reports and policy recommendations
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness CommitteeSponsors: Flynn, Victoria A. and 5 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Assembly Bill 387 establishes the permanent 18-member New Jersey Anti-Semitism Task Force within the Department of State to conduct research, hold public meetings, and issue annual reports with policy recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
Creates a permanent state body tasked with investigating anti-Semitism on college campuses and across New Jersey, holding mandatory public meetings, and formally reporting recommendations to state leaders.
- State task forces in New Jersey are legislative bodies created to study specific policy issues and report findings and recommendations back to the Governor and Legislature. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Jewish communities and institutions
The task force specifically studies anti-Semitism directed at Jewish people and institutions, aiming to ensure safety, security, and the elimination of discriminatory policies.
State Department of State
The department houses the new task force, provides staff assistance, and is required to publicize the task force's mission and procedures on its website.
New Jersey State Police and Law Enforcement Agencies
Law enforcement agencies provide designated representatives to serve as members of the task force.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Establishment of Permanent Anti-Bias Infrastructure
The legislation transitions anti-Semitism monitoring and policy development from temporary studies into a permanent state governmental body with mandatory annual reporting.
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