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NJ A5564
NJ 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.*
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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
12/09/2019
12/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
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 prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists) under the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) in New Jersey. Specifically, it amends the LAD to include "traits historically associated with race" within the definition of "race," thereby extending protection against discrimination to these attributes. The bill is modeled after a similar law enacted in California.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (12)
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Britnee Timberlake (D)*,
Linda Carter (D),
Jamel Holley (D),
Mila Jasey (D),
Gabriela Mosquera (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Shavonda Sumter (D),
Cleopatra Tucker (D),
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D),
Last Action
Substituted by S3945 (1R) (on 12/16/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A5564 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5564_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5564_R1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5564_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5564_I1.PDF |
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