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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA CROWN ACT TO CREATE A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR.
AI Summary
This bill, the North Carolina CROWN Act, aims to create a respectful and open world for natural hair. It prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists. The bill amends existing laws to expand retaliation protections for employees who file complaints or initiate inquiries related to this new provision. The bill takes effect upon becoming law and applies to employers, employees, and prospective employees.
Sponsors (16)
Natalie Murdock (D)*,
DeAndrea Salvador (D)*,
Kandie Smith (D)*,
Sydney Batch (D),
Jay Chaudhuri (D),
Michael Garrett (D),
Lisa Grafstein (D),
Rachel Hunt (D),
Natasha Marcus (D),
Julie Mayfield (D),
Graig Meyer (D),
Mujtaba Mohammed (D),
Gladys Robinson (D),
Vickie Sawyer (R),
Joyce Waddell (D),
Mike Woodard (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 02/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/S168 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/Senate/PDF/S168v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/Senate/PDF/S168v0.pdf |
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