Assembly Member Sam Berger has announced plans to introduce legislation in the 2025 legislative session to codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism into New York State law.
The proposed legislation comes in response to the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents statewide and seeks to strengthen protections for Jewish communities. Under the measure, all New York State agencies would be required to incorporate the IHRA definition into their anti-discrimination policies. This definition, recognized internationally, provides clear guidance for identifying antisemitic behavior, including hate speech, stereotypes, and discriminatory actions.
