Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
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This bill amends New Jersey’s bias intimidation law to include Sikhs as a protected class. It expands the definition of bias intimidation to specifically target acts of hatred or disparagement based on Sikhism, considering factors like religious attire and cultural identity. The bill also appropriates $100,000 to fund educational initiatives and outreach efforts to raise awareness about Sikhism and combat anti-Sikh prejudice. Finally, it establishes a Chief Diversity Officer within the State Department of the Treasury to promote diversity and inclusion within state agencies and public contracting.
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