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The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Thursday that defines antisemitism as religious discrimination in the state education code, repeating a 2023 vote after a similar bill died in the state Senate. Backers hope the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and ensuing war in Gaza have spurred renewed support for the bill this legislative session. State lawmakers across the country are expected to use annual legislative sessions for various symbolic and policy proposals centered on the war.
INDIANPOLIS -- The Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously passed a bill defining anti-Semitism as religious discrimination in the state
The Indiana state House of Representatives has unanimously passed bill that defines antisemitism as religious discrimination in education code
The House Republican leader said the move continues Iowa's long-running support for Israel.