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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 61 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session Carter
Present law provides that it shall be unlawful for an employer to engage in discriminatory
practices based on an employee's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Proposed law retains present law and provides that race shall include traits historically
associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles. Also
provides that "protective hairstyles" includes but is not limited to, natural hairstyles, braids,
locks, and twists.
Proposed law names proposed law the "Crown Act".
Effective August 1, 2021.
(Adds R.S. 23:332(I))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Labor and Industrial
Relations to the original bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Add that this Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Crown Act".
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