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HB44Introduced in the House

The Crown Act; create to include property sales.

Failed

Introduced by Omeria Scott, District 80

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Create The "create A Respectful And Open Workplace For Natural (crown) Hair Act"; To Prohibit Creation Of Workplace And School Policies That Discriminate On The Basis Of Natural Hairstyles; To Prohibit Discrimination By An Employer, School, School District Or Administrator Engaged In Commerce On The Basis Of Hair Texture; To Prohibit Termination, Reduction Of Work Hours, Or Paying A Reduced Salary Or Wage Or Expulsion Or Dismissal Based On Hair Texture; To Provide The Remedies For Any Person Who Is Aggrieved By Violation Of This Act; To Amend Section 25-9-149, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The State Discrimination Policy To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 89-9-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Condominium Restrictions Shall Not Include Discriminatory Provisions In Conformity With This Act; To Amend Section 73-35-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Discriminatory Practices Are Grounds For Revocation Of Real Estate Sales And Broker Licenses; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Create Policies That Prohibit Discriminatory Practices In Conformity With This Act; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Judiciary A;Business and Commerce

  2. Died In Committee

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