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

Sponsored by the House Higher Education Committee

Topics:State government Higher education Diversity, equity & inclusion

Same legislation: HSB 542, SF 2063, SF 2303

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Where it is now

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

Votes

House passage · March 12, 202662 yes · 27 no

51 needed to pass

Committee · February 11, 20267 yes · 4 no

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