Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits hair discrimination in schools, jobs, or anywhere else based on natural occurring hairstyles.

Highlights:

• Prohibits hair discrimination in public schools, jobs, or anywhere else based on hair texture or hair style such as braids, locs, or twists often associated with an individual’s race (Sec. 1).

• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2022 to specify that the definition of “race” includes inclusive traits associated with race such as braids, locs, or twists (Sec. 36a).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits hair discrimination in schools, jobs, or anywhere else based on natural occurring hairstyles.

Highlights:

• Prohibits hair discrimination in public schools, jobs, or anywhere else based on hair texture or hair style such as braids, locs, or twists often associated with an individual’s race (Sec. 1).

• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2022 to specify that the definition of “race” includes inclusive traits associated with race such as braids, locs, or twists (Sec. 36a).

Full Bill Text