The Crown Act; create to include property sales.
HB 381, the "Create a Respectful And Open Workplace For Natural (CROWN) Hair Act," prohibits discrimination based on natural hairstyles like afros, braids, twists, and locs in Mississippi workplaces and schools. It directly affects employees and students of color, particularly African Americans, by banning dress codes or policies that restrict natural hair or penalize individuals for wearing it. Key provisions include preventing termination, pay cuts, or expulsion due to hair texture, requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of hairstyle, and allowing legal action for violations. The law also amends state discrimination codes to align with these protections and clarifies that real estate license revocation may occur for discriminatory practices.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred To Judiciary A;Business and Commerce
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Omeria Scott
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