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NJ AJR147
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
- Designates July 3 of each year as "CROWN Act Day" in New Jersey to commemorate the state's passage of the CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act
- New Jersey became the third state to pass the CROWN Act on December 19, 2019, following California and New York, prohibiting racial discrimination based on hair texture or protective styles in workplaces and schools
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs
- July 3 aligns with National CROWN Day, designated by the CROWN Coalition to mark California becoming the first state to sign the CROWN Act into law
- Cites statistics showing African-American women are 80% more likely to change their natural hair to meet workplace norms and 86% of African-American teens who experience discrimination report hair-based discrimination by age 12
Legislative Description
Designates July 3 of each year as "CROWN Act Day" in NJ.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
State and Local Government2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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