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House adopts Crown Act to ban discrimination based on natural hair
2821471 · March 17, 2025
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Summary
House Bill 439, the 'Crown Act' to prohibit discrimination based on hair type, texture or hairstyle, passed the House 194-8 after floor debate and a technical amendment was approved earlier in the day.
Harrisburg, March 17 — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 439, commonly referred to as the Crown Act, to prohibit discrimination based on hair type, texture or hairstyle. The bill passed by a vote of 194 yeas to 8 nays.
Representative Mays, the bill’s sponsor from Allegheny County, described the measure as “creating a respectful and open…
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