Government workplace practices; prohibiting municipalities, counties, and state agencies from taking certain actions. Emergency.

SB 1960 prohibits Oklahoma municipalities, counties, and state agencies from considering race, religion, sex, or other protected characteristics in hiring decisions. It bans government entities from hiring to achieve diversity goals or creating positions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The bill directly affects all public sector employers in Oklahoma by restricting how they structure hiring processes and workplace programs. It takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration, preventing government entities from implementing DEI-focused policies or practices in employment.