Overview
- The bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to explicitly cover hair texture and styles and to clarify religious protections for head coverings.
- The protections extend to employment, schools, housing and public accommodations.
- The Senate approved the measure with broad bipartisan support, registering three no votes after earlier House passage.
- Gov. Josh Shapiro has publicly signaled support, and Speaker Joanna McClinton says a signing is anticipated next week.
- Pennsylvania would become the 28th state with a CROWN-style law, shifting 2023 commission guidance into statute.