Bill > S2867

Introduced Session

This bill establishes an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in each State department or agency. The head of each State department or agency, or the Governor, as appropriate, will appoint a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, and the officer will be the administrator and head of the office. The bill requires the office to serve as a centralized location for expertise and data on diversity, equity, and inclusion and to engage in programs, initiatives, and policies to support cross-cultural education and employee engagement. The office will analyze and report on data relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and identify and advise on improvements to operational processes and systems within the State department or agency to align with diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices with the goal of facilitating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The office will also develop and deliver diversity, equity, and inclusion training tailored to the State department or agency's functions and requirements. The bill also requires the office to use its data for informing the State's efforts only as authorized under State and federal law to advance equity and inclusion for the diverse communities in this State. The office will not use or share data for the use of civil immigration enforcement.

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Angela Mcknight (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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