7D6344AA7C439B6887258B07006B50AE Hearing Summary

Representative Herod and Representative Ricks, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1451, concerning protections against discrimination based on hair length that is associated with one's race. The bill adds hair length to the definition of race in the context of discrimination in public education, housing, public accommodation, and advertising. Representative Herod responded to questions from the committee.

Shannon Johnson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Herod and Representative Ricks made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.