NJ S3945

Bill

"Create a Respectful and Open Workspace for Natural Hair Act"- CROWN Act; addresses discrimination under "Law Against Discrimination." based on traits historically associated with race, particularly focused on hair texture and style.*

Introduced
06/13/2019

In Committee
11/18/2019

Crossed Over
12/16/2019

Passed
12/16/2019

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/19/2019

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair style, type, or texture under the "Law Against Discrimination" (LAD), P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). Specifically, the bill amends the LAD so that the term "race" includes "traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles." Under the bill, the term "protective hair styles" includes, but is not limited to, hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. This bill is modeled after pending California Bill SB No. 188, which, if enacted, would amend the California Fair Employment and Housing Act by making the term "race" inclusive of hair texture and protective hair styles historically associated with race.

AI Summary

This bill amends the "Law Against Discrimination" (LAD) to prohibit discrimination based on hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, which are considered traits historically associated with race. The bill broadens the definition of "race" under the LAD to be inclusive of these traits. This measure is modeled after a similar law in California and aims to address discrimination related to natural or protective hairstyles.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (20)

Sandra Cunningham (D)*, Nia Gill (D)*, Angela Mcknight (D)*, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*, Shanique Speight (D)*, Britnee Timberlake (D)*, Shirley Turner (D)*, Linda Carter (D), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), Vin Gopal (D), Jamel Holley (D), Mila Jasey (D), Gabriela Mosquera (D), Annette Quijano (D), Ronald Rice (D), Teresa Ruiz (D), Troy Singleton (D), Shavonda Sumter (D), Cleopatra Tucker (D), Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D),

Last Action

Approved P.L.2019, c.272. (on 12/19/2019)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=S3945

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=S3945
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/AL19/272_.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/AL19/272_.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3945_R1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3945_R1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3945_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3945_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A5564	" Create a Respectful and Open Workspace for Natural Hair Act"- CROWN Act; addresses discrimination under "Law Against Discrimination." based on traits historically associated with race, particularly focused on hair texture and style.*	Substituted by S3945 (1R)	Same As
S3945	"Create a Respectful and Open Workspace for Natural Hair Act"- CROWN Act; addresses discrimination under "Law Against Discrimination." based on traits historically associated with race, particularly focused on hair texture and style.*	Approved P.L.2019, c.272.	Same As

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