HB 44 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

The Crown Act; create to include property sales.

HB 44, titled the "Create A Respectful And Open Workplace For Natural (CROWN) Hair Act," prohibits workplace and school policies that discriminate against natural hairstyles like afros, braids, twists, and locs. It bans termination, reduced pay, or expulsion based on hair texture and requires employers and schools to allow natural hairstyles without penalty. The bill amends Mississippi law to include natural hairstyles as a protected characteristic in state discrimination policy, condominium restrictions, and real estate licensing, while providing remedies like back pay and attorney fees for victims of violations.
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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