Governor Pritzker signed the CROWN Act into law, codifying protections for Illinoisans discriminated against due to hairstyles historically associated with specific racial groups. The act, which stands for Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair, categorizes traits such as hair texture or protective styling as race-based and therefore protected under bans against racial discrimination. The law takes effect January 1, 2023.
Governor Pritzker Signs CROWN Act Into Law Protecting Against Hair Discrimination
Governor's Press Release | Jun 2022
Effective date: 1/1/2023
Text of the measure.
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