HB24-1451
Include Hair Length in CROWN Act
Concerning protections against discrimination based on hair length that is associated with one's race.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subjects:
Bill Summary
Business & Economic Development
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Housing
Labor & Employment
State Government
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.)