States Adopt IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism

The following 35 states have advanced a proclamation or executive order recognizing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism.

In a “Sense of the Council Condemning Antisemitism Resolution of 2022” adopted in April 2022, the District of Columbia denounced anti-Semitism and all hateful speech and bias-motivated violent actions in the District of Columbia. The resolution acknowledged that the IHRA definition provides a road map to defining and rooting out Antisemitism.

Sources: “CS/CS/HB 741: Anti-Semitism,” Florida Senate, (May 31, 2019).
“Official Statement by CT Gov. to recognize IHRA,” Press Release, (January 27, 2020).
“ME State Legislature adopts IHRA definition,” Press Release, (January 27, 2020).
“Proclamation by NH Governor to adopt IHRA,” Press Release, (January 27, 2020).
“Proclamation by RI Governor to adopt IHRA,” Press Release, (January 27, 2020).
State of Vermont Executive Department A Proclamation, (January 27, 2021).
“10 US states adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism on Holocaust Remembrance Day,” Jerusalem Post, (January 27, 2021).
“Hadassah Applauds Governor Kristi Noem’s Executive Order On Combating Antisemitism,” Press Release, Hadassah, (December 6, 2021).
Montana Governor’s Proclamation, (December 6, 2021).
“Governor Stitt Issues “Never Again” Proclamation on Holocaust Remembrance Day,” Okalahoma Governer J. Kevin Stitt, (January 27, 2022).
“US States Move to Adopt IHRA Definition of Antisemitism,” JNS, (January 28, 2022).
Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, (February 18, 2022).
“Reynolds signs anti-BDS of Israel and antisemitism bills into law,” Iowa Torch, (March 24, 2022).
“Iowa And Kansas Become 23rd And 24th States To Adopt Ihra Definition,” Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law.
Zvika Klein, “Kansas becomes 20th US state to endorse IHRA antisemitism definition,” Jerusalem Post, (March 24, 2022).
Ohio Executive Order 2022-06D, (April 14, 2022).
“Arizona votes to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism,” JNS, (April 19, 2022).
“Conference of Presidents applauds US states adopting definition of anti-Semitism,” JNS, (April 28, 2022).
Proclamation of the State of New York, (June 12, 2022).
Executive-Order-2022-118 Adopting Working Definition of Antisemitism, State of New Mexico, (August 16, 2022).
Zvika Klein, “Arkansas governor adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism,” Jerusalem Post, (February 28, 2023).
“Holocaust Remembrance Day,” Proclamation State of North Dakota, (April 18, 2023).
“CAM Information Hub Database of IHRA Antisemitism Definition Adoptions by US States,” Combat Anti-Semitism Movement, (June 23, 2023).
“Missouri adopts IHRA antisemitism definition,” JNS, (September 19, 2023).
“Governor Polis Issues Anti-Semitism Proclamation,” Colorado Governor Jared Polis, (October 13, 2023).
“Gov. Pillen Issues Proclamation, Announces Actions to Fight Antisemitism and Support Nebraska’s Jewish Communities,” Office of the Governor, (November 22, 2023).
Jeff Amy, “Georgia lawmakers, in support of Israel, pass bill that would define antisemitism in state law,” AP, (January 25, 2024).
“House Bill 1076,” South Dakota Legislature, (February 23, 2024).
“Governor Henry McMaster Signs Bill Defining Antisemitism Into Law,” Office of the Governor of South Carolina, (May 23, 2024).
Sidney Haulenbeek, “North Carolina legislature passes antisemitism definition measure,” Courthouse News Service, (June 26, 2024).