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IL SB3477

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mattie Hunter

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to expand the definition of "race" to include traits historically associated with race, specifically hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists
  • Applies the expanded definition of race to employment discrimination (Article 2) and elementary, secondary, and higher education discrimination (Article 5A)
  • May be referred to as the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair)
  • Introduced by Senator Mattie Hunter on February 13, 2020, during the 101st General Assembly

Legislative Description

HUMAN RTS-DISCRIMINATION-RACE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/12/2020
Judiciary2/25/2020
Assignments2/14/2020

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