RI S0539 | 2021 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on March 4 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-05-17 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 4 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-05-17 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Protects hairstyle discrimination by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles.
Title
Preventing Discrimination On The Basis Of Race
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-17 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2021-05-13 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2021) |
| 2021-03-04 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText21/SenateText21/S0539.pdf |
