Bill Summary for H 171 (2025-2026)
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AN ACT ELIMINATING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INITIATIVES IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CLARIFYING THE PENALTY PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET ACT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET AND FISCAL CONTROL ACT.Intro. by B. Jones, N. Jackson, Lowery, Eddins.
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House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Specifies that new GS 126-14.7 (equality and merit in State government; no DEI) and GS 143-162.8 (no public funds for DEI) should not be construed to alter the relationship between the State and an American Indian tribe which continues to enjoy all rights, privileges, and immunities as an American Indian tribe with a recognized tribal governing body carrying out and exercising substantial governmental duties and powers similar to the State, being recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Exempts the NC State Commission of Indian Affairs and Indian education services and provisions from both new statutes. Makes technical and clarifying changes.
Changes the effective date to December 1, 2025 (was, when act becomes law). Specifies that the act also applies to offenses (was, just acts or omissions) committed on or after December 1, 2025.