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Introduced
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
In Committee
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
03/31/2022
03/31/2022
Passed
07/18/2022
07/18/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Prohibiting discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, twists, and Bantu knots, in various settings, including schools, employment, and public accommodations. The bill amends several sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to include "natural or protective hairstyle" as a protected characteristic, ensuring that individuals cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their hairstyles. The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination is also required to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of the bill.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (63)
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Michael Day (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Kip Diggs (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Brandy Fluker Fluker-Reid (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Meghan Kilcoyne (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Steve Owens (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Orlando Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Bud Williams (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
House Committee on Ways and Means (H)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 117 of the Acts of 2022 (on 07/26/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4554 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4554.pdf |
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