HB 359 (2022): creating a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles relative to a person's ethnicity.

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HB 359 (2022)

creating a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles relative to a person's ethnicity.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Discrimination

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 21, 2021. The committee met in executive session on September 28, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-216), by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 6, 2022 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Mark McLean.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2021, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary
  • September 21, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • September 28, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • January 6, 2022, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/10/2021 03:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91322816360 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 15, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • September 21, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/21/2021 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • September 28, 2021: Executive Session: 09/28/2021 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • September 28, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB359 09/28/2021 (Vote 11-10; RC)
  • November 12, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-216 5h
  • January 6, 2022: Lay on Table (Rep. McLean): MA VV 01/06/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1169-FN (2024): creating a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles relative to a person's ethnicity.

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