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NC · S897INTRO · 5 COSPONSORS

NC CROWN Act

Also relevant to:Person of color
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Plain-English Summary

This bill, known as the North Carolina CROWN Act, would prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, which includes traits like hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. It also adds protections against retaliation for employees who report or participate in investigations related to these discrimination laws. The state Department of Labor would receive funding to educate employers and employees about these new provisions.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 8 Sponsors
Democrat8Republican0Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeNatalie Murdock
  • D · PrimeKandie Smith
  • D · PrimeDeAndrea Salvador
  • D · CoVal Applewhite
  • D · CoSophia Chitlik
  • D · CoMujtaba Mohammed
  • D · CoCaleb Theodros
  • D · CoJoyce Waddell
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