Gov. Josh Shapiro Signs Bill Banning ‘Hair Discrimination’: ‘In a Moment, It Will Be Illegal’

Charlie Nash Nov 25th, 2025, 9:53 pm

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) signed a bill on Tuesday outlawing “hair discrimination” in the state, adding “protective hairstyles” to the state’s definition of race.

The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act expands Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act to include “hair texture” and “protective hairstyles” under the definition of race, making any discrimination against hairstyles in schools or the workplace a criminal act in the same way as discrimination against skin color.

“For too long, many Pennsylvanians have faced discrimination simply for hairstyles that reflect their identity and culture. That ends today,” dec

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