Bill > SB0154

This bill amends Indiana law to prohibit discrimination based on race, specifically including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and "protective hairstyles," which are defined to include Afros, Bantu knots, braids, locks, twists, and tightly curled or coiled hair. This change is intended to prevent discrimination in areas like employment, education, and public accommodations by expanding the definition of race to encompass these hair-related characteristics, ensuring that individuals are not penalized for hairstyles that are often tied to their racial or ethnic identity.

Labor and Employment

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/154/details