3. The licensee corrects the violation within 45 days after

Tourist Development Council · 2026-04-14 · agenda_item

A new state law, if approved by the Governor, will take effect January 1, 2027, and will prohibit local governments from funding, promoting, or taking official action on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This law voids existing county or municipal ordinances, resolutions, programs, or policies related to DEI. It also bars using funds to establish DEI offices or hire DEI officers, and requires fund recipients to certify they will not use funds for DEI programming. The law allows residents to bring legal actions against local governments that violate these provisions. While the bill targets DEI programs, its broad language may affect events a county could sponsor, support, or permit. Local governments will need to review and potentially revise their policies and contracts to comply with these new state requirements. This situation may create opportunities for legal services and consulting to help local governments and organizations understand and adapt to the new regulations.