Bill Summary

by Black

Official Actions of Local Governments: Prohibits counties & municipalities, respectively, from funding or promoting or taking official action as it relates to diversity, equity, & inclusion; prohibits counties & municipalities from expending funds for diversity, equity, & inclusion offices or for diversity, equity, & inclusion officers; provides that county commissioner, member of governing body of municipality, or any other county or municipal official acting in official capacity who violates certain provisions commits misfeasance or malfeasance in office; authorizes cause of action against counties & municipalities; authorizes court to enter judgment awarding certain relief, damages, & costs; requires potential recipients of county or municipal contracts or grants to make certain certification to county or municipality before being awarded such contract or grant. Effective Date: January 1, 2027

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