2024 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB687: The "Crown" Act; authorize to prohibit discrimination based on natural or protective hairstyles.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Create The "create A Respectful And Open Workplace For Natural (crown) Hair Act"; To Prohibit Creation Of Workplace And School Polices That Discriminate On The Basis Of Natural Or Protective Hairstyles; To Prohibit Discrimination By An Employer, School, School District Or Administrator Engaged In Commerce On The Basis Of Hair Texture; To Prohibit Termination, Reduction Of Work Hours, Or Paying A Reduced Salary Or Wage Or Expulsion Or Dismissal Based On Hair Texture; To Provide The Remedies For Any Person Who Is Aggrieved By Violation Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

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Bill History

1/29/2024
Referred To Business and Commerce;Judiciary A
House of Representatives
2/28/2024
DR - TSDPCS: BC To JA
House of Representatives
3/5/2024
Died In Committee
House of Representatives