SB1284
Higher educational institutions, public; material aid or support to terrorist activities, etc.
Summary
As Introduced. Public institutions of higher education; presence of or material aid or support to terrorist activities, organizations, and states prohibited.
Prohibits from accessing, occupying, or otherwise having a physical presence on any campus of a public institution of higher education any (i) terrorist organization, state or non-state sponsor of terrorism, or representative of a terrorist organization, as those terms are defined by the bill, or (ii) individual who, knowingly and ... (More) with the intent set forth in the bill, solicits or attempts to solicit any individual to engage in terrorist activity, become a member of a terrorist organization, or provide funds or other material support or resources, as that term is defined by the bill, to support, facilitate, or aid or abet terrorist activity or a terrorist organization. The bill prohibits any public institution of higher education from (a) granting access to campus, (b) providing or facilitating the provision of funds or other material supports or resources, (c) making or facilitating the donation of material support or resources, or (d) entering into any contract providing for the exchange of services or material support or resources to any of the individuals or organizations described in clauses (i) and (ii). Finally, the bill sets forth certain exceptions for individuals that lack the requisite intent and knowledge, as set forth in the bill, to be subject to the prohibitions. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/08/2025 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102908D
- 01/08/2025 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 01/24/2025 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1284)
- 01/27/2025 - Senate: Assigned Education sub: Higher Education
- 01/30/2025 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 5-N)
