(H) Died In Committee
Summary
The bill would make it illegal for employers, schools, and related entities to ban or penalize natural hairstyles such as afros, braids, twists, or locs. It adds natural hairstyle to the list of protected characteristics in state employment, condominium covenants, and real‑estate licensing, and gives aggrieved individuals a civil cause of action with damages and attorney fees. The measure failed and died in committee.
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