As introduced: - Requires large language models procured or used by state agencies to be truth-seeking and ideologically neutral, prohibiting the promotion of concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) unless explicitly requested by the user. - Prohibits state agencies from using a large language model that is designed or trained to alter factual information to achieve DEI-related outcomes or that embeds DEI-based constraints that override accuracy or objectivity. - Mandates that state contracts for large language models require the vendor to provide the state with access to materials, including system prompts and source code, to verify compliance with the bill's provisions.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 3, 2026 | — | Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs |
Mar 3, 2026 | — | Received from the House passed; filed for first reading |
Mar 2, 2026 | — | Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 56-11-3 AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Fuhriman, Garner, Hall(Stone), Handy, Harris, Hawkins, Healey, Hill(Brown), Holtzclaw, Hostetler, Manwaring, McCann, Mendive, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Pohanka, Price, Rasor, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(13), Tanner(14), Vander Woude, Veile, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Mr. Speaker NAYS – Berch, Church, Egbert, Galaviz, Gannon, Green, Haws(Woller), Leavitt, Marmon, Mathias, Thompson Absent – Furniss, Mickelsen, Rubel Floor Sponsor - Shirts Title apvd - to Senate |
Feb 27, 2026 | — | U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Feb 26, 2026 | — | Read second time; Filed for Third Reading |
Feb 25, 2026 | — | Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading |
Feb 24, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Environment, Energy & Technology |
Feb 17, 2026 | — | Reported Printed and Referred to Environment, Energy & Technology |
| Last Action | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 4, 2026 |