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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HB 1169-FN (2024)

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

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Discrimination
  • Chapter law: 117

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2024, with 82 people signed in online: 77 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 22, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2024, making it Chapter 117 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2024, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • February 15, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • March 28, 2024, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 7, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 31, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/31/2024 09:45 am LOB 206-208
  • February 15, 2024: Executive Session: 02/15/2024 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/15/2024 (Vote 17-2; CC)
  • March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/07/2024
  • March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 28, 2024: Hearing: 03/28/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • May 22, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/22/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 22, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/22/2024
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 3, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/03/2024; Chapter 117; eff. 09/01/2024

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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