US SB751

Prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle commonly associated with race or national origin, including locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, and Afros

Applies protections across federally assisted programs, housing, public accommodations, and employment by amending enforcement mechanisms under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Fair Housing Act, and 42 U.S.C. 1981

Makes it an unlawful employment practice for employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations to refuse to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against individuals based on protected hairstyles

Addresses narrow federal court interpretations that have allowed employers to discriminate against people wearing natural or protective hairstyles despite existing civil rights laws

Introduced February 26, 2025 by Senator Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Collins (R-ME); referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee