FL H0761

Adds "protected hairstyle" as a protected class under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, defining it as hair characteristics historically associated with race, including hair texture and styles such as braids, locks, and twists

Prohibits employment discrimination based on protected hairstyle by employers with 15+ employees, employment agencies, and labor organizations in hiring, firing, compensation, and terms of employment

Extends housing discrimination protections to include protected hairstyle, making it unlawful to refuse to sell, rent, or finance housing based on a person's hairstyle

Prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyle in Florida's K-20 public education system, covering students and employees in all programs, activities, and admissions criteria

May be cited as the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act," with an effective date of July 1, 2020