Include Hair Length in CROWN Act
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning protections against discrimination based on hair length that is associated with one's race.
Bill Summary:
In 2020, the general assembly enacted the "CROWN Act of 2020", which specified that, for purposes of anti-discrimination laws in the context of public education, employment and housing practices, public accommodations, and advertising, discrimination on the basis of one's race includes discrimination on the basis of traits commonly or historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles. The act adds hair length that is commonly or historically associated with race to the list of traits associated with one's race.
APPROVED by Governor June 3, 2024
EFFECTIVE June 3, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Leslie Herod
Representative
Naquetta Ricks
Senator
Janet Buckner
Senator
James Coleman
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1451 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1451 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
27
AYE
7
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
48
AYE
14
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/16/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/16/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/16/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/03/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/02/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/01/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/26/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 04/25/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/24/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/22/2024 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/15/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2024 | 354 | Include Hair Length in CROWN Act |