Gov. Holcomb vetoes HEA 1002

Monday, March 18, 2024 at 4:12 PM

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb today vetoed HEA 1002. He released a statement and a signed proclamation following his veto.

“While I applaud the General Assembly’s effort to address and define antisemitism, I cannot agree with the outcome therefore I vetoed HEA 1002. The language that emerged in the final days of the legislative session fails to incorporate the entire International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition and its important contemporary examples. Additionally, the confusing language included in the bill could be read to exclude those examples therefore I must veto HEA 1002. However, I also refuse to leave a void as to Indiana’s stance on antisemitism. That is why I am happy to share I have also signed a proclamation reiterating that Indiana condemns all forms of antisemitism and ensures we join numerous states and countries by supporting the entire IHRA definition with its inextricable examples.”

Click HERE to view Gov. Holcomb’s signed proclamation.

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