TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Robert Singer expressed frustration Friday after legislation to formally define antisemitism in New Jersey and address rising anti-Jewish incidents failed to advance for a full legislative vote before the end of the session.
Singer, a Republican representing the 30th Legislative District, said he was “very disappointed” that the measure stalled despite broad bipartisan support. “This was a major step in clarifying antisemitism,” Singer said. “Unfortunately, we have taken a step back in the state.”
The proposal, Senate Bill S-1292, aimed to establish an official state definition of antisemitism and encourage educational institutions and public entities to recognize and respond to bias-related incidents. Nearly two-thirds of New Jersey’s 120 lawmakers had signed on as sponsors.
The bill had cleared the Senate committee by a 4-1 vote and the Assembly committee by a 7-0 margin but did not reach the floor before adjournment.
Senator Robert Singer said New Jersey missed an opportunity to combat antisemitism after his widely supported bill defining the term failed to reach a full vote.