SB 289: Unlawful discrimination.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Repeals provisions concerning university diversity committees. Prohibits unlawful discrimination in education, public employment, and licensure. Allows participation in public contracts by a minority business enterprise, women's business enterprise, and veteran business enterprise, as currently authorized by law. Permits scholarships based on a personal characteristic of the recipient if the scholarship is not funded by state funds or resources, and permits the renewal of specified state funded minority teaching scholarships for those recipients who were initially awarded the scholarship before July 1, 2025. Changes the criteria for certain state funded teaching scholarships from minority status to residence in an underserved county and an agreement to teach in an underserved county. Prohibits requiring as a condition of licensure that a person affirm that a person with a certain personal characteristic: (1) is inherently superior or inferior to a person with a different personal characteristic; (2) should be blamed for actions committed in the past; or (3) has a moral character that is determined by a personal characteristic of the person. Prohibits a public employer from requiring training asserting that, or implementing the theory that, a person with a certain personal characteristic: (1) is inherently superior or inferior to a person with a different personal characteristic; (2) should be blamed for actions committed in the past; or (3) has a moral character that is determined by a personal characteristic of the person. Permits a person injured by a violation to bring a civil action for actual damages, court costs, and injunctive relief.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 6, 2025Public Law 196
2. May 6, 2025Signed by the Governor
3. April 29, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
4. April 25, 2025Signed by the Speaker
5. April 24, 2025Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 548: yeas 64, nays 26
6. April 24, 2025Signed by the President Pro Tempore
7. April 24, 2025Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 506: yeas 34, nays 16
8. April 23, 2025Representative Steuerwald removed as advisor
9. April 23, 2025Senator Johnson T added as conferee
10. April 23, 2025Senator Johnson T removed as advisor
11. April 23, 2025CCR # 1 filed in the House
12. April 23, 2025CCR # 1 filed in the Senate

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