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FL S0476
Bill
AI Summary
- Officially titled the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act," introduced by Senator Bracy for the 2021 Florida legislative session (SB 476)
- Expands the legal definition of "race" under the Florida Civil Rights Act (s. 760.02) to include traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists
- Adds identical definitions of "race" and "protective hairstyle" to the Florida K-20 Education Code (s. 1000.21), extending protections against hair-based discrimination to students in Florida's education system
- Amends the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Act (s. 420.516) to prohibit housing sponsors from discriminating based on the expanded definition of race, including traits historically associated with race
- Proposed effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Prohibited Discrimination
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Community Affairs1/15/2021
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