Gov. to sign bill banning natural hair discrimination

By CNN Newsource

Published March 10, 2021 6:52 AM

HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A law that bans natural hair discrimination is set to be signed by Connecticut’s governor on Wednesday.

Gov. Ned Lamont is scheduled to put his signature on the CROWN Act at 10 a.m.

The ceremony is happening at the state capitol.

The legislation is House Bill 6515, An Act Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.

The bill, which recently was approved by both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly, expands civil rights protections by prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyles that are commonly associated with Black people, Hispanic people and others.

Lamont said he will be joined by a group of state legislators and advocates.

Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.

Article Topic Follows: National-World

Jump to comments ↓