2021 House Bill 4275

Ban hairstyle discrimination

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2021

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 Judiciary