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SB1622 • 2026

Prohibits political subdivisions from taking into account any protected status when awarding contracts

Prohibits political subdivisions from taking into account any protected status when awarding contracts

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Carter, Jill; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-12
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-12 S383

    Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

  2. 2026-02-04 S286

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SB 1622 - This act prevents any political subdivision from taking into account a protected status, such as race, religion, or sex, when awarding contracts. Intentional or knowing violations of this act are punishable by a fine of one hundred thousand dollars.
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.