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NC S165

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Murdock

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers, including persons, firms, corporations, State agencies, units of local government, and public or private entities from denying employment or discharging employees based on hair texture or protective hairstyles
  • Defines protective hairstyles as including bantu knots, braids, locks, and twists
  • Expands the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles
  • Preserves employers' right to discharge employees for cause unrelated to hair-based discrimination
  • Becomes effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

North Carolina CROWN Act

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/1/2021

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