House Bill #5924 (2023)

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990 -- THE CROWN ACT

Defines the terms "race and ethnicity" to include ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, and ethnic background and inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles.

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• 2023-03-01: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
• 2023-03-17: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2023) [Show]
• 2023-03-22: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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