The proposed bill aims 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 treating individuals differently based on race, ethnicity, sex, color, or national origin, except as required by federal law. The bill also stipulates that local government officials cannot compel others to affirm beliefs related to these characteristics and prohibits the use of state funds for DEI initiatives.

Additionally, the bill allows individuals to report violations to the Attorney General, who can compel compliance and take legal action if necessary. Local governments are barred from requiring diversity statements from current or prospective employees as part of hiring or evaluation processes. However, the bill clarifies that it does not interfere with compliance with existing state or federal civil rights laws that are independent of funding requirements.