Req. No. 928 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) SENATE BILL 948 By: Dossett AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to discrimination; adopting certain definition of anti-Semitism; providing for codification; providing an effective date ; and declaring an emergency . BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1911 of Title 25, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: The State of Oklahoma hereby adopts the following non-legally binding working definition of anti -Semitism: “Anti-Semitism” means a certain perception of Jewish people, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jewis h people. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti -Semitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. SECTION 2. This act shall become effe ctive July 1, 2025. SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby Req. No. 928 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. 60-1-928 TEK 1/16/2025 12:43:57 PM