If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section that explicitly prohibits state agencies, boards, commissions, or departments from utilizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for hiring, training, or promotion purposes. Specifically, it would prevent these entities from requiring employees to engage in DEI programs or mandating participation in such programs as a condition of contracts. This represents a significant shift from the current legal framework, which does not contain these specific prohibitions.

Additionally, the bill would require the Arizona Department of Administration to monitor hiring practices to ensure compliance with these new restrictions on DEI programs. It also introduces a definition for DEI programs, clarifying that they include any training or activities that justify differential treatment based on various identity factors. Overall, the bill aims to limit the influence of DEI initiatives within state employment practices, thereby altering the existing legal landscape regarding workplace diversity and inclusion efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-710.03