SB 1244 - Carter, Jill
Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5345S.01I
Title
SB 1244
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1244 - This act requires a state agency to refer to Judea and Samaria in any official government material and to not use the term "West Bank". A state agency shall not use state moneys to create any official government material that refers to Judea and Samaria as "West Bank". The act authorizes the director of a state agency to waive the provisions of the act if it is in the best interests of the state and notice is provided to the President Pro Tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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