The bill H. 3341 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in housing, education, and public accommodations. It introduces new sections that define "race, color, or national origin" to include characteristics such as skin color, facial features, hair texture, and natural hairstyles. Specifically, it makes it unlawful to discriminate in housing (Section 31-21-65), educational settings (Section 59-63-41), and public accommodations (Section 45-9-11) based on these characteristics.

Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions in Section 1-13-30 to clarify that discrimination based on these characteristics is unlawful in employment contexts. It also provides an exception in Section 1-13-80, allowing employers to regulate certain characteristics for health and safety reasons, provided they demonstrate good faith efforts to accommodate affected individuals. The bill seeks to address systemic discrimination and promote equal access to opportunities for all individuals, particularly those affected by Eurocentric appearance norms.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 31-21-65, 1-13-30, 1-13-80
Latest Version: 31-21-65, 1-13-30, 1-13-80
12/06/2024: 31-21-65, 1-13-30, 1-13-80