MS HB47

Creates the "Create A Respectful And Open Workplace For Natural (CROWN) Hair Act" prohibiting employers, schools, and administrators from creating dress codes or policies that ban natural hairstyles including afros, braids, twists, and locks.

Prohibits discrimination in pay, promotions, employment opportunities, student discipline, or expulsion based on natural hairstyle; establishes exceptions for seniority systems, merit systems, production-based pay, and bona fide job-related factors.

Authorizes civil actions for violations with remedies including unpaid wages, liquidated damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages (when employer acts with malice or reckless indifference), and attorney's fees.

Amends state employment discrimination law (Section 25-9-149) to add natural hairstyle as a protected category; amends condominium law (Section 89-9-19) to prohibit discriminatory restrictions based on natural hairstyle; and amends real estate licensing law (Section 73-35-21) to make discriminatory conduct grounds for license revocation.

Authorizes counties and municipalities to adopt ordinances prohibiting discrimination including discrimination based on natural, protective, or cultural hairstyles.