Bill Title: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-28 - Introduced, referred to House Education [H5841 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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