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MI SB0090
MI SB0090Civil rights: racial discrimination; discrimination based on traits historically associated with race such as hair texture; prohibit. Amends sec. 103 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2103).
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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
Crossed Over
05/23/2023
05/23/2023
Passed
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled ?An act to define civil rights; to prohibit discriminatory practices, policies, and customs in the exercise of those rights based upon religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, or marital status; to preserve the confidentiality of records regarding arrest, detention, or other disposition in which a conviction does not result; to prescribe the powers and duties of the civil rights commission and the department of civil rights; to provide remedies and penalties; to provide for fees; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,? by amending section 103 (MCL 37.2103), as amended by 2023 PA 6.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists. It clarifies that "race" under the Act includes these traits. The bill aims to expand civil rights protections and prevent discrimination against individuals based on their racial characteristics and hairstyles.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Sarah Anthony (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Mary Cavanagh (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
John Cherry (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Kevin Hertel (D),
Veronica Klinefelt (D),
Sean McCann (D),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Jeremy Moss (D),
Dayna Polehanki (D),
Sylvia Santana (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0045'23 With Immediate Effect (on 06/20/2023)
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