South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 368: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 368 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Primary sponsor: Billy Garrett (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Richard Cash (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Michael Johnson (Republican), Brian Adams (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Jason Elliott (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "ENDING ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION AND RESTORING MERIT-BASED OPPORTUNITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT EVERY OFFICE, DIVISION, OR OTHER UNIT BY ANY NAME OF EVERY OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT OF THIS STATE, AND ALL OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, INCLUDING ALL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, FROM PROMOTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL INITIATIVE, EXCELLENCE, AND HARD WORK; AND TO SPECIFY APPLICABILITY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time