HB2652

Discrimination; prohibited; protective hairstyles

Introduced·1/27/25
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2652 prohibits discrimination based on protective hairstyles, race, or ethnicity in schools and employment practices.

Arizona HB2652 amends the state's discrimination laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination against individuals based on protective hairstyles, race, or ethnicity in educational institutions and employment practices. Protective hairstyles include braids, locks, and twists of any length. This bill adds new sections to the Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring that schools and employers cannot discriminate against individuals for these reasons.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Jan 28, 2025

House

House read second time

Jan 27, 2025

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 27, 2025

House

Assigned to House COM Committee