The proposed bill seeks to prohibit the establishment of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, officers, policies, or practices within local government entities in Arkansas. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code that defines DEI initiatives and outlines specific prohibitions against practices that would promote preferential treatment based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. The bill stipulates that local government officials cannot compel others to adopt beliefs related to these characteristics and cannot treat individuals differently based on them, except as required by federal law.

Additionally, the bill allows citizens to report violations and provides a mechanism for civil action if local governments fail to address these violations within a specified timeframe. It explicitly prohibits local governments from requiring diversity statements from current or prospective employees and ensures that compliance with state or federal civil rights laws is not hindered by this legislation. Overall, the bill aims to eliminate DEI initiatives in local governance while maintaining adherence to existing civil rights laws.