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Crown Act takes effect in Pennsylvania, protecting natural hair
For too long, many Pennsylvanians have faced discrimination simply for hairstyles that reflect their identity and culture — ...
Pennsylvania will soon implement the CROWN Act, a law that prohibits discrimination based on hairstyles, textures, and types, as well as religious head-coverings. Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro on ...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania is one step closer to making it illegal to discriminate against a person based on their hair. House Bill 439, also known as the CROWN Act, is now headed to the ...
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed a bill that would amend the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to ban hair discrimination. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Senate voted 44-3 to pass the ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro to sign CROWN ACT at Black hair salon: ‘A victory’
“The Crown Act is more than legislation; it’s a long-awaited step toward honoring who we are,” said Sierra Dunn, executive director of Gov. Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs.
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed the CROWN Act by an overwhelming majority. The Act has been sent to Governor Shapiro and he is expected to sign it before ...
Pennsylvania is set to become the 28th state in the nation to enact legislation to prevent hair discrimination. The state Senate passed the CROWN Act earlier this week, sending that bill to the ...
Shana Bonner, left, styles the hair of Pho Gibson at Exquisite U hair salon in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Pennsylvania has joined more than two dozen other states in passing laws ...
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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law, prohibiting discrimination based on hair type, texture or style
PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the CROWN Act into law Tuesday, a landmark bill that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s hair type, texture, or style. The act, which stands for Create ...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed several laws into effect that will take effect in early 2026, including the CROWN Act and the state ...
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