Concerning restrictions on certain activities relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory by state entities and public institutions of higher education

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 12, 202662–27
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

In plain words

1. January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Higher Education committee · as HSB 542
2. January 13, 2026House subcommittee named: Stone, Wheeler and Wilburn · as HSB 542
3. January 20, 2026House subcommittee named: Holt, Wheeler and Wilburn · as HSB 542
4. February 9, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 542
5. February 11, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 542
6. February 11, 2026Committee vote: 7–4 · as HSB 542
7. February 16, 2026Filed in the House
8. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2487 · as HSB 542
9. March 12, 2026Passed the House, 62–27
10. March 16, 2026Arrived in the Senate