H363 expands the state's anti-discrimination laws on “race” to encompass hair type, texture, and hairstyles. This legislation creates a protected class and specifically protects hairstyles, ensuring individuals cannot be discriminated against in workplaces or public spaces based on their hair's natural state or cultural expressions through hair.
The Vermont House of Representatives passed H158 on January 31, 2024 by a vote of 132 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands the size of government regulations on whom businesses are required to consider for hiring. Establishing unnecessary anti-discrimination laws further divide and pit Americans against each other. We must remain true to our commitment to equality, and resist government actions that seek to divide us.
