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Introduced
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Session
Bill Summary
North Carolina CROWN Act
AI Summary
This bill, known as the North Carolina CROWN Act, prohibits discrimination in employment based on traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as bantu knots, braids, locks, and twists. The bill defines "race" to include these hair-related characteristics and prohibits employers from denying employment or discharging individuals due to these traits. The act becomes effective upon becoming law.
Sponsors (20)
Valerie Foushee (D)*,
Natalie Murdock (D)*,
DeAndrea Salvador (D)*,
Sydney Batch (D),
Ernestine Bazemore (D),
Jay Chaudhuri (D),
Robert Clark (D),
Sarah Crawford (D),
Don Davis (D),
Kirk Deviere (D),
Michael Garrett (D),
Jeff Jackson (D),
Paul Lowe (D),
Natasha Marcus (D),
Julie Mayfield (D),
Mujtaba Mohammed (D),
Wiley Nickel (D),
Gladys Robinson (D),
Joyce Waddell (D),
Mike Woodard (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 03/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/S165 |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/Senate/PDF/S165v1.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/Senate/PDF/S165v0.pdf |
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