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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
SENATE BILL 348 By: Dahm
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to state government; defining terms;
prohibiting state agencies and depa rtments from
adopting certain policies and training; providing
certain construction; providing for codification; and
declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Stat utes as Section 840-3.1B of Title 74, unless
there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. As used in this section :
1. “Race or sex stereotyping” means ascribing character traits ,
values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a
race or sex, or to an indiv idual because of his or her race or sex ;
and
2. “Race or sex scapegoating ” means assigning fault, blame, or
bias to a race or sex, or to an individual because of his or her
race or sex. It similarly encompasses any claim that, consciously
or unconsciously, and by virtue of their race or sex, members of any
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race are inherently racist or are inherently inclined to oppress
others, or that members of a sex are inherently sexist or inclined
to oppress others.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every agency or
department of the state, county or municipality, or political
subdivision shall be prohibited fro m adopting a policy or training
materials to promote race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating .
Nothing in this section prevents agencies or departments of this
state from promoting racial, cultura l, or ethnic diversity or
inclusiveness, provided such efforts are consistent with the
requirements of this section.
SECTION 2. It being immediatel y necessary for the pr eservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passag e and approval.
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