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Introduced
07/31/2020
07/31/2020
In Committee
08/03/2020
08/03/2020
Crossed Over
07/31/2020
07/31/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination based on natural hairstyles, which are defined as including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. It amends various sections of Massachusetts law to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles in areas like employment, education, and public accommodations. The bill also requires the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to adopt rules and regulations to effectively implement these new protections.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (30)
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (2)
House Committee on Ways and Means (House), Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 08/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4930 | 08/02/2020 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4930.pdf | 08/02/2020 |
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