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H 4554 - Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Hair or Hairstyle - Massachusetts Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Hair or Hairstyle

Signed by Governor Charlie Baker


Title: Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Hair or Hairstyle

Title: Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Hair or Hairstyle

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Title: Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Hair or Hairstyle

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair or hairstyles associated with race.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits discrimination against “traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyle” (Sec. 1)

  • Defines as protective hairstyles: braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, etc. (Sec. 1)

  • Prohibits discriminatory policies by schools, educational organizations, etc. (Sec. 2)



Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Hair or Hairstyle

Title: Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Hair or Hairstyle

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