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House advances bill banning discrimination over hair types and protective styles
Summary
The Vermont House ordered a third reading of H.363, a bill that would bar discrimination based on hair type, texture and protective styles in public accommodations and schools; the committee reported the bill favorable as amended and the House approved committee amendments by voice vote.
The Vermont House on Jan. 30 ordered a third reading of H.363, legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on certain hair types, textures and protective hairstyles in public accommodations and education settings.
Member from Morristown, presenting the bill for the Committee on General and Housing, said the measure clarifies that "race includes traits associated with or perceived to be associated with race, including hair type, hair texture, hairstyles, and protective hairstyles." The presentation said the language was informed by the Crown Act and by testimony the committee heard from the Vermont Chamber of…
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