Prohibits discrimination in government procurement

This bill prohibits state agencies and local governments from denying government contracts based on protected characteristics like race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. It directly affects businesses seeking state or local government contracts by requiring that award decisions not consider these factors. The law creates a new division to address discrimination and explicitly allows policies to increase participation by historically underrepresented groups in contracting. The key provision bans discriminatory practices in procurement while permitting targeted efforts to improve diversity.