The CROWN Act

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "crown Act"; By Amending Section 1-13-30, Relating To Definitions Pertaining To The State Human Affairs Commission So As To Define Traits Historically Associated With Race, Color, Or National Origin And To Provide That It Is Illegal To Discriminate Against An Individual On The Basis Of These Characteristics; By Amending Section 1-13-80, Relating To Unlawful Employment Practices, So As To Prohibit A Covered Employer From Discriminating Against An Individual On The Basis Of Race, Color, Or National Origin; By Adding Section 31-21-65 So As To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Discriminate In The Sale, Rental, Or Financing Of Housing, Or In Housing-related Services On The Basis Of Race, Color, Or National Origin; By Adding Section 45-9-11 So As To Provide That Is Unlawful For Any Owner, Operator, Or Employee Of A Place Of Public Accommodation To Deny Access Or Service On The Basis Of Race, Color, Or National Origin; And By Amending Section 59-63-40, Relating To Discrimination On Account Of Race, Creed, Color, Or National Origin, So As To Provide That A Public Or Charter School May Not Implement Policies Or Practices That Discriminate Against Students Based On The Basis Of Race, Color, Or National Origin.