Bill > HB0147

This bill seeks to prohibit governmental entities, including state departments, universities, local governments, and school districts, from engaging in what the bill defines as "diversity, equity, or inclusion" (DEI) activities. The bill defines DEI as any program or policy that promotes differential treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. It broadly defines "institutional discrimination" to include concepts such as claiming that any racial, ethnic, or religious group is inherently superior or inferior, or that individuals should be judged or held responsible for historical actions of their group. The legislation mandates that governmental entities cannot implement DEI programs, engage in what the bill defines as institutional discrimination, require instruction promoting such concepts, or compel students, employees, or contractors to attend related training. Notably, the bill includes an exemption for programs related to federally recognized Indian tribes, considering them a distinct political class rather than a racial classification. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and requires governmental entities to take necessary actions to implement its provisions by that date, including potential rule-making to ensure compliance.

Education, Justice

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0147