Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Create The "create A Respectful And Open Workplace For Natural (crown) Hair Act"; To Prohibit Creation Of Workplace And School Policies That Discriminate On The Basis Of Natural Hairstyles; To Prohibit Discrimination By An Employer, School, School District Or Administrator Engaged In Commerce On The Basis Of Hair Texture; To Prohibit Termination, Reduction Of Work Hours, Or Paying A Reduced Salary Or Wage Or Expulsion Or Dismissal Based On Hair Texture; To Provide The Remedies For Any Person Who Is Aggrieved By Violation Of This Act; To Amend Section 25-9-149, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The State Discrimination Policy To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 89-9-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Condominium Restrictions Shall Not Include Discriminatory Provisions In Conformity With This Act; To Amend Section 73-35-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Discriminatory Practices Are Grounds For Revocation Of Real Estate Sales And Broker Licenses; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Create Policies That Prohibit Discriminatory Practices In Conformity With This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Died In Committee (2026-02-03)