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NC · H171INTRO · 44 COSPONSORS

Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI

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Plain-English Summary

This bill prohibits state and local government agencies from promoting, funding, or implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It also prevents them from using state funds or public money for DEI programs or accepting federal funds that require DEI compliance. The bill specifies penalties for violations, including civil penalties and potential removal from office or employment, and allows employees to file lawsuits for damages.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 48 Sponsors
Democrat0Republican48Independent0Other0
  • R · PrimeBrenden Jones
  • R · PrimeNeal Jackson
  • R · PrimeJarrod Lowery
  • R · PrimeBlair Eddins
  • R · CoJonathan Almond
  • R · CoJennifer Balkcom
  • R · CoBrian Biggs
  • R · CoHugh Blackwell
  • R · CoJerry Branson
  • R · CoWilliam Brisson
  • R · CoCeleste Cairns
  • R · CoGrant Campbell
  • R · CoRichard Carver
  • R · CoMike Clampitt
  • R · CoRobert Davis
  • R · CoJames Dixon
  • R · CoBrian Echevarria
  • R · CoKyle Hall
  • R · CoKelly Hastings
  • R · CoChris Humphrey
  • R · CoCody Huneycutt
  • R · CoJake Johnson
  • R · CoKeith Kidwell
  • R · CoDonnie Loftis
  • R · CoJeffrey McNeely
  • R · CoCharles Miller
  • R · CoBen Moss
  • R · CoHoward Penny
  • R · CoRay Pickett
  • R · CoLarry Potts
  • R · CoReece Pyrtle
  • R · CoHeather Rhyne
  • R · CoDennis Riddell
  • R · CoJohn Sauls
  • R · CoPaul Scott
  • R · CoMitchell Setzer
  • R · CoCarson Smith
  • R · CoLarry Strickland
  • R · CoJohn Torbett
  • R · CoSteve Tyson
  • R · CoBill Ward
  • R · CoHarry Warren
  • R · CoSamuel Watford
  • R · CoDiane Wheatley
  • R · CoDonna White
  • R · CoDavid Willis
  • R · CoMatthew Winslow
  • R · CoJeff Zenger
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