Ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
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Bill Summary - 25LSO-0326 Bill No.: HB0147 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0326 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0067 Chapter No.: 110 Prime Sponsor: Rodriguez-Williams Catch Title: Prohibition of institutional discrimination. Has Report: No Subject: Prohibition of institutional discrimination. Summary/Major Elements: This bill specifies that no governmental entity shall: Engage in any diversity, equity or inclusion program, activity or policy. Engage in institutional discrimination. Require instruction promoting institutional discrimination. Require any student, employee or contractor to attend or participate in any diversity, equity or inclusion program or training or any institutional discrimination program or training. The bill provides definitions of "diversity, equity or inclusion", "governmental entity" and "institutional discrimination". The bill specifies that federally recognized Indian tribes and programs, trainings, degrees, classes or endowments related to federally recognized Indian tribes or Indian history, culture, language and traditions are not diversity, equity and inclusion as defined by the bill. The bill also specifies that the bill shall not be construed to apply to federally recognized Indian tribes. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it recognizes Indian tribes as a political classification rather than a race, which improves the bill without harming its intent.
D · H33
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because both tribal councils have confirmed they are fine with the wording and process.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because creating a carve-out for one race in a bill prohibiting institutional discrimination constitutes institutional discrimination itself.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to clarify that state agencies and universities are working government-to-government with tribes based on sovereignty, not race.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because conversations with teachers revealed that DEI programs drove them out of education, and they believe the legislation affirms equality based on merit rather than race or religion.
R · H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes law enforcement needs appreciation for cultural differences and such training serves as a defense when sued under the Civil Rights Act.
R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she believes the bill mandates a colorblind approach essential for the justice system and views DEI as a distraction from safety.
D · H45
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues against tying law enforcement's hands by prohibiting differential training, stating that such exemptions are needed to protect officers from danger and defend them in litigation.
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The amendment adds exceptions to the bill, allowing certain law enforcement and correctional staff to continue participating in specific diversity, equity, inclusion programs, or trainings.
The amendment changes the bill to add a requirement that educational programs cannot promote institutional discrimination and allows for discussions about it.
The amendment adds a new requirement that prohibits governmental entities from requiring instruction that promotes institutional discrimination.
The amendment adds a new clause to allow discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion during educational instruction.
The amendment adds an exception to the bill's definition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by excluding federally recognized Indian tribes and related activities.