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WY SF0130

WY SF0130
The equality state not equity state act.


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Introduced
02/16/2024
In Committee
02/21/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Budget Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the administration of government; prohibiting governmental entities from engaging in any diversity, equity or inclusion program, activity or policy; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; providing applicability; and providing for effective dates.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "The Equality State Not Equity State Act," prohibits all governmental entities in Wyoming, including the state, its departments, the University of Wyoming, counties, cities, towns, school districts, community college districts, and other public corporations, from engaging in any diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI) program, activity, or policy. The bill defines "diversity, equity, or inclusion" as any program, activity, or policy that promotes differential or preferential treatment of individuals or classifies them based on race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill requires all governmental entities to take necessary actions, including promulgating rules, to implement the act by July 1, 2024, with the rest of the bill taking effect on that date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Did not Consider for Introduction (on 03/05/2024)

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