HUMAN RTS-DISCRIMINATION-HAIR
Summary
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that "protective hairstyle" means a hairstyle historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and such hairstyles as braids, locks, and twists. Provides that "unlawful discrimination" includes discrimination against a person because of his or her actual or perceived protective hairstyle. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for an institution of elementary, secondary, or higher education to discriminate against any person on the basis of the person's protective hairstyle.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2020
Last action Feb 20, 2020
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 20, 2020
Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Sonya M. Harper
lower
Feb 18, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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