HB1788Introduced in the House
Holding state contracts with DEI provisions to be void as a matter of law and establishing a right of action for citizens where public entities or state agencies engage with contracts with DEI provisions.
Introduced by Richard Nalevanko, District 09-CHE
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Holding state contracts with DEI provisions to be void as a matter of law and establishing a right of action for citizens where public entities or state agencies engage with contracts with DEI provisions.
Where it stands
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 1 P. 36
Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 10:00 am GP 231
Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0453h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 45
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2026-0453h: Amendment Adopted DV 324-1 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 170
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0453h: Motion Adopted DV 179-148 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 171
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:40 pm; Senate Calendar 12
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 14
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9
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