SB 565 (2024)
Expand anti-discrimination law to protect certain hairstyles
Summary:
Expands the definition of discrimination in public schools to protect certain hairstyles historically associated with race, such as cornrows. This bill also creates a right for employees to sue if they are discriminated based on "protective hairstyles" such as braids, locs, cornrows, Afros, twists, etc.
Status:
Status Detail:
Tabled in the Senate
Public Hearing Date:
01/18/2024 01:30 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
Senate Voting Date:
03/07/2024
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https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=2181&inflect=2
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