HB 24-1451 CO

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Became Law

In 2020, the general assembly enacted the "CROWN Act of 2020", which specified that, for purposes of anti-discrimination laws in the context of public education, employment and housing practices, public accommodations, and advertising, discrimination on the basis of one's race includes discrimination on the basis of traits commonly or historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles. The act adds hair length that is commonly or historically associated with race to the list of traits associated with one's race. APPROVED by Governor June 3, 2024 EFFECTIVE June 3, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• Leslie Herod · primary
• Naquetta Ricks Democratic · primary
• Janet Buckner · primary
• James Coleman Democratic · primary

1. Jun 3, 2024 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 16, 2024 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. May 16, 2024 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. May 16, 2024 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. May 3, 2024 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
6. May 2, 2024 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · upper
7. May 1, 2024 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
8. Apr 26, 2024 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs · upper
9. Apr 25, 2024 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
10. Apr 24, 2024 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · lower
11. Apr 22, 2024 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
12. Apr 15, 2024 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs · lower