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IN SB0154
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "race" in Indiana civil rights law to include traits historically associated with race, specifically hair texture and protective hairstyles
- Defines "protective hairstyles" as Afros, Bantu knots, braids, locks, twists, and hair that is tightly curled or coiled
- Applies protections across K-12 education (IC 20-18-2), higher education (IC 21-7-13), and employment/civil rights contexts (IC 22-9-1-3)
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
- Introduced by Senator Ford J.D. and referred to the Committee on Pensions and Labor on January 5, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibition of race based hair discrimination.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor
1/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Pensions and Labor1/5/2026
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