2019 House Bill 4811

Ban hairstyle discrimination

Introduced in the House

July 17, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-68)

To make it a violation of the state’s civil rights law to discriminate on the basis of traits “historically associated with race including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles.” The bill defines "protective hairstyles" to include “braids, locks, and twists”.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations