A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil rights.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or penalties for violations.

Law Against Hair Discrimination Based on Race

This law makes it illegal to discriminate against someone because of their hair texture or style if it is related to their race.

What This Bill Does

• Makes it illegal to discriminate based on traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who might face discrimination based on hair textures or styles linked to their race.
• Employers, schools, and other organizations where this type of discrimination could occur.

Terms To Know

Discrimination

Treating someone unfairly because of who they are or how they look.

Protective hairstyles

Hair styles that protect natural hair, like braids, twists, and buns.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what actions will be taken if someone breaks this law.
• It is unclear how the new rule will be enforced or who will enforce it.

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil rights.
Prohibition of race based hair discrimination.

Current Bill Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil rights.

Prohibition of race based hair discrimination.

Prohibits race discrimination based on traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles.