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HB 1189FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
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HB 1189 prohibits state hiring managers from using DEI practices and removes minority participation requirements for lottery retailers

Original title: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Affirmative Action

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill would fundamentally alter state hiring and contracting standards by banning -based employment practices and removing long-standing minority participation requirements for state-regulated lottery businesses.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State hiring managers

They are prohibited from engaging in specific employment practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Lottery retailers

They are no longer subject to minority participation requirements for their retail operations.

Florida Department of Management Services

The agency must revise its personnel rules to align with the new prohibitions and requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

HB 1189 prohibits state hiring managers from using diversity, equity, and inclusion () practices and removes requirements for the Governor to consider specific demographic factors in appointments. The bill also eliminates minority participation mandates for lottery retailers and authorizes individuals to file employment discrimination complaints directly with the Attorney General.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill would fundamentally alter state hiring and contracting standards by banning -based employment practices and removing long-standing minority participation requirements for state-regulated lottery businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill affect private sector hiring?
The bill specifically targets state hiring managers and personnel rules, though its provisions regarding employment practices may have broader implications for state-regulated entities.
Can I still file a complaint if I believe I was discriminated against?
Yes, the bill explicitly authorizes certain persons to file complaints regarding employment practices with the Attorney General.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Statewide DEI Prohibition

The bill signals a legislative attempt to codify a ban on DEI practices across state government hiring and administrative personnel rules.

Florida Department of Management ServicesAttorney General

Connected Entities

personGovernorMap →
organizationAttorney GeneralMap →
organizationFlorida Department of Management Services“The bill revises the personnel rules governing this department.”Map →
organizationOffice of Supplier DiversityMap →
organizationDMS“Department of Management Services; the bill revises their personnel rules.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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