Bill Title: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)

Status: (Passed) 2025-07-01 - Signed by Governor [S0519 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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