HB1788: Bill Hearings & Public Record
HB1788- Eliminating State Contracts with DEI
Official Title: 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.
Bill Sponsors: (Prime) Nalevanko (R), DeRoy (R), Wherry (R), Sweeney (R), Cambrils (R), Berry (R), Ruth Ward (R)
Summary: HB 1788 is a bill that seeks to immediately terminate all contracts held by state agencies, municipalities, and schools with any organization that references in any of their services. This bill would be in contradiction with federal regulations surrounding Medicare and Medicaid (nursing homes and healthcare providers often are required to have staff take trainings to understand religious differences in care) and school professional development (many PD trainings required by educators must include elements that empower teachers to meet diverse student populations). The original bill text can be read by clicking the bill number. The committee hearings & public record of the bill can be watched and reviews at the “Bill Hearings & Public Record” linked above.
BILL UPDATE:
Introduced to House01/07/26 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
House Executive Departments and Administration Hearing 01/15/26 10:00 am GP 231
Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment OTPA #2026-0453h 03/03/26 (9-7) Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate ITL
Full House Vote on 03/11/26 (179y-148n)
Introduced to Senate on 03/05/26 and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (Hearing: 04/02/26, Room 100, State House, 01:40 pm)
In Exec (waiting)
