The Crown Act; create to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyles in workplace and schools.

HB 322, the "Create A Respectful And Open Workplace For Natural (CROWN) Hair Act," prohibits discrimination based on natural hairstyles in Mississippi workplaces and schools. It bans policies that restrict afros, braids, twists, or locs (defined as "natural hair") and prevents termination, reduced pay, or expulsion for wearing such styles. Employers and schools must also avoid wage or promotion discrimination tied to hair texture, with exceptions only for legitimate factors like seniority or merit. Individuals harmed by violations can seek legal remedies, including unpaid wages and damages. The law applies to all employers, schools, and school districts in Mississippi.