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AL HB153

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda Hollis

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2020

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local boards of education and employers from establishing dress codes or grooming policies that ban protective hairstyles
  • Defines "protective hairstyle" to include braids, locks, and twists, with non-exhaustive list allowing for other similar styles
  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval, or upon becoming law without signature

Legislative Description

Dress codes, grooming policies, to prohibit a local board of education or employer from establishing a dress code or grooming policy prohibiting certain hairstyles

Discrimination

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 5 Favorable from State Government

2/13/2020

Committee Referrals

State Government2/6/2020

Full Bill Text

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