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	1	+	Second Regular Session
	2	+	Seventy-fourth General Assembly
	3	+	STATE OF COLORADO
	4	+	REREVISED
	5	+	This Version Includes All Amendments
	6	+	Adopted in the Second House
	7	+	LLS NO. 24-1165.01 Christy Chase x2008
1	8		HOUSE BILL 24-1451
2		-	BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Herod and Ricks, Amabile, Bacon, Bird,
3		-	Boesenecker, Brown, deGruy Kennedy, Duran, English, Epps, Garcia,
4		-	Hernandez, Jodeh, Joseph, Kipp, Lieder, Lindsay, Lindstedt, Mabrey,
5		-	Martinez, Marvin, Mauro, Ortiz, Parenti, Rutinel, Sirota, Snyder, Story,
6		-	Titone, Velasco, Weissman, Willford, Woodrow, Young, McCluskie;
7		-	also SENATOR(S) Buckner and Coleman, Bridges, Cutter, Exum, Fields,
8		-	Ginal, Gonzales, Hinrichsen, Jaquez Lewis, Kolker, Michaelson Jenet,
9		-	Mullica, Priola, Roberts, Sullivan.
	9	+	House Committees Senate Committees
	10	+	State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
	11	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT
10	12		C
11		-	ONCERNING PROTECTIONS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BASED ON HAIR
12		-	LENGTH THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE
13		-	'S RACE.
14		-
15		-	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
16		-	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-2-117, amend
17		-	(1)(b)(X) as follows:
18		-	22-2-117. Additional power - state board - waiver of
19		-	requirements - rules. (1) (b) The state board shall not waive any of the
20		-	requirements specified in any of the following statutory provisions:
21		-	(X) Any provision of section 22-30.5-104 (3), 22-30.5-507 (3),
22		-	NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
23		-	officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
24		-	or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
25		-	history, or the Session Laws.
26		-	________
27		-	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
28		-	through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
29		-	the act. 22-32-109 (1)(ll), 22-32-110 (1)(k), 22-38-104 (1)(d), or 22-63-206 (1)
	13	+	ONCERNING PROTECTIONS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BASED ON HAIR101
	14	+	LENGTH THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE 'S RACE.102
	15	+	Bill Summary
	16	+	(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
	17	+	not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
	18	+	passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
	19	+	applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
	20	+	http://leg.colorado.gov
	21	+	.)
	22	+	In 2020, the general assembly enacted the "CROWN Act of 2020",
	23	+	which specified that, for purposes of anti-discrimination laws in the
	24	+	context of public education, employment and housing practices, public
	25	+	accommodations, and advertising, discrimination on the basis of one's
	26	+	race includes discrimination on the basis of traits commonly or
	27	+	historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and
	28	+	SENATE
	29	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	30	+	May 3, 2024
	31	+	SENATE
	32	+	2nd Reading Unamended
	33	+	May 2, 2024
	34	+	HOUSE
	35	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	36	+	April 25, 2024
	37	+	HOUSE
	38	+	2nd Reading Unamended
	39	+	April 24, 2024
	40	+	HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
	41	+	Herod and Ricks, Amabile, Bacon, Bird, Boesenecker, Brown, deGruy Kennedy, Duran,
	42	+	English, Epps, Garcia, Hernandez, Jodeh, Joseph, Kipp, Lieder, Lindsay, Lindstedt, Mabrey,
	43	+	Martinez, Marvin, Mauro, McCluskie, Ortiz, Parenti, Rutinel, Sirota, Snyder, Story, Titone,
	44	+	Velasco, Weissman, Willford, Woodrow, Young
	45	+	SENATE SPONSORSHIP
	46	+	Buckner and Coleman, Bridges, Cutter, Exum, Fields, Ginal, Gonzales, Hinrichsen,
	47	+	Jaquez Lewis, Kolker, Michaelson Jenet, Mullica, Priola, Roberts, Sullivan
	48	+	Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
	49	+	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
	50	+	Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. protective hairstyles. The bill adds hair length that is commonly or
	51	+	historically associated with race to the list of traits associated with one's
	52	+	race.
	53	+	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
	54	+	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-2-117, amend2
	55	+	(1)(b)(X) as follows:3
	56	+	22-2-117. Additional power - state board - waiver of4
	57	+	requirements - rules. (1) (b) The state board shall not waive any of the5
	58	+	requirements specified in any of the following statutory provisions:6
	59	+	(X) Any provision of section 22-30.5-104 (3), 22-30.5-507 (3),7
	60	+	22-32-109 (1)(ll), 22-32-110 (1)(k), 22-38-104 (1)(d), or 22-63-206 (1)8
30	61		relating to discrimination based on hair texture, hair type,
31		-	HAIR LENGTH, or
32		-	a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.
33		-	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-30.5-104, amend
34		-	(3)(b)(II) and (6)(c)(IX) as follows:
35		-	22-30.5-104. Charter school - requirements - authority - rules -
36		-	definitions. (3) (b) As used in this subsection (3):
	62	+	HAIR LENGTH,9
	63	+	or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with10
	64	+	race.11
	65	+	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-30.5-104, amend12
	66	+	(3)(b)(II) and (6)(c)(IX) as follows:13
	67	+	22-30.5-104. Charter school - requirements - authority - rules14
	68	+	- definitions. (3) (b) As used in this subsection (3):15
37	69		(II) "Race" includes hair texture, hair type,
38		-	HAIR LENGTH, or a
39		-	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.
40		-	(6) (c) A school district, on behalf of a charter school, may apply to
41		-	the state board for a waiver of a state statute or state rule that is not an
42		-	automatic waiver. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection (6) to
43		-	the contrary, the state board may not waive any statute or rule relating to:
44		-	(IX) Subsection (3) of this section and sections 22-32-110 (1)(k) and
45		-	22-63-206 (1) relating to discrimination based on hair texture, hair type,
46		-	HAIR LENGTH, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically
47		-	associated with race.
48		-	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-30.5-507, amend
49		-	(3)(b)(II) and (7)(b)(IX) as follows:
50		-	22-30.5-507. Institute charter school - requirements - authority
51		-	- rules - definitions. (3) (b) As used in this subsection (3):
	70	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a16
	71	+	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.17
	72	+	(6) (c) A school district, on behalf of a charter school, may apply18
	73	+	to the state board for a waiver of a state statute or state rule that is not an19
	74	+	automatic waiver. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection (6)20
	75	+	to the contrary, the state board may not waive any statute or rule relating21
	76	+	to:22
	77	+	(IX) Subsection (3) of this section and sections 22-32-110 (1)(k)23
	78	+	and 22-63-206 (1) relating to discrimination based on hair texture, hair24
	79	+	1451-2- type, HAIR LENGTH, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or1
	80	+	historically associated with race.2
	81	+	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-30.5-507, amend3
	82	+	(3)(b)(II) and (7)(b)(IX) as follows:4
	83	+	22-30.5-507. Institute charter school - requirements -5
	84	+	authority - rules - definitions. (3) (b) As used in this subsection (3):6
52	85		(II) "Race" includes hair texture, hair type,
53		-	HAIR LENGTH, or a
54		-	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.
55		-	(7) (b) An institute charter school may apply to the state board,
56		-	through the institute, for a waiver of state statutes and state rules that are not
57		-	automatic waivers. The state board may waive state statutory requirements
58		-	or rules promulgated by the state board; except that the state board may not
59		-	waive any statute or rule relating to:
60		-	(IX) Subsection (3) of this section and sections 22-32-110 (1)(k) and
61		-	22-63-206 (1) relating to discrimination based on hair texture, hair type,
62		-	PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 24-1451 HAIR LENGTH, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically
63		-	associated with race.
64		-	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-32-109, amend
65		-	(1)(ll)(II)(B) as follows:
66		-	22-32-109. Board of education - specific duties - definitions.
67		-	(1) In addition to any other duty required to be performed by law, each
68		-	board of education has the following specific duties:
69		-	(ll) (II) As used in this subsection (1)(ll):
	86	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a7
	87	+	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.8
	88	+	(7) (b) An institute charter school may apply to the state board,9
	89	+	through the institute, for a waiver of state statutes and state rules that are10
	90	+	not automatic waivers. The state board may waive state statutory11
	91	+	requirements or rules promulgated by the state board; except that the state12
	92	+	board may not waive any statute or rule relating to:13
	93	+	(IX) Subsection (3) of this section and sections 22-32-110 (1)(k)14
	94	+	and 22-63-206 (1) relating to discrimination based on hair texture, hair15
	95	+	type,
	96	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or16
	97	+	historically associated with race.17
	98	+	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-32-109, amend18
	99	+	(1)(ll)(II)(B) as follows:19
	100	+	22-32-109. Board of education - specific duties - definitions.20
	101	+	(1) In addition to any other duty required to be performed by law, each21
	102	+	board of education has the following specific duties:22
	103	+	(ll) (II) As used in this subsection (1)(ll):23
70	104		(B) "Race" includes hair texture, hair type,
71		-	HAIR LENGTH, or a
72		-	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.
73		-	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-32-110, amend
74		-	(1)(k)(II)(B) as follows:
75		-	22-32-110. Board of education - specific powers - definitions.
76		-	(1) In addition to any other power granted to a board of education of a
77		-	school district by law, each board of education of a school district has the
78		-	following specific powers, to be exercised in its judgment:
79		-	(k) (II) As used in this subsection (1)(k):
80		-	(B) "Racial or ethnic background" includes hair texture, hair type,
81		-	HAIR LENGTH, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically
82		-	associated with race.
83		-	SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-38-104, amend
84		-	(1)(d)(II)(B) as follows:
85		-	22-38-104. Pilot schools - requirements - authority - definitions.
86		-	(1) The state board may provide for the establishment and operation of not
87		-	more than one full-time residential pilot school and not more than three
88		-	year-round nonresidential pilot schools pursuant to the following
89		-	provisions:
90		-	(d) (II) As used in this subsection (1)(d):
91		-	PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 24-1451 (B) "Race" includes hair texture, hair type, HAIR LENGTH, or a
92		-	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.
93		-	SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-63-206, amend
94		-	(1)(b)(II) as follows:
95		-	22-63-206. Transfer - compensation - definitions. (1) (b) As used
96		-	in this subsection (1):
	105	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a24
	106	+	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.25
	107	+	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-32-110, amend26
	108	+	(1)(k)(II)(B) as follows:27
	109	+	1451
	110	+	-3- 22-32-110. Board of education - specific powers - definitions.1
	111	+	(1) In addition to any other power granted to a board of education of a2
	112	+	school district by law, each board of education of a school district has the3
	113	+	following specific powers, to be exercised in its judgment:4
	114	+	(k) (II) As used in this subsection (1)(k):5
	115	+	(B) "Racial or ethnic background" includes hair texture, hair type,6
	116	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically7
	117	+	associated with race.8
	118	+	SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-38-104, amend9
	119	+	(1)(d)(II)(B) as follows:10
	120	+	22-38-104. Pilot schools - requirements - authority -11
	121	+	definitions. (1) The state board may provide for the establishment and12
	122	+	operation of not more than one full-time residential pilot school and not13
	123	+	more than three year-round nonresidential pilot schools pursuant to the14
	124	+	following provisions:15
	125	+	(d) (II) As used in this subsection (1)(d):16
	126	+	(B) "Race" includes hair texture, hair type,
	127	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a17
	128	+	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.18
	129	+	SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-63-206, amend19
	130	+	(1)(b)(II) as follows:20
	131	+	22-63-206. Transfer - compensation - definitions. (1) (b) As21
	132	+	used in this subsection (1):22
97	133		(II) "Race" includes hair texture, hair type,
98		-	HAIR LENGTH, or a
99		-	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.
100		-	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-301, amend (21)
101		-	as follows:
102		-	24-34-301. Definitions. As used in parts 3 to 10 of this article 34,
103		-	unless the context otherwise requires:
	134	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a23
	135	+	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.24
	136	+	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-301, amend25
	137	+	(21) as follows:26
	138	+	24-34-301. Definitions. As used in parts 3 to 10 of this article 34,27
	139	+	1451
	140	+	-4- unless the context otherwise requires:1
104	141		(21) "Race" includes hair texture, hair type,
105		-	HAIR LENGTH, or a
106		-	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.
107		-	SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-50-112.5, ~~amend~~
108		-	(1)(b)(II)(B) as follows:
109		-	24-50-112.5. Selection system - definitions - rules - report -
110		-	repeal. (1) (b) (II) As used in this subsection (1)(b):
	142	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a2
	143	+	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.3
	144	+	SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-50-112.5, amend4
	145	+	(1)(b)(II)(B) as follows:5
	146	+	24-50-112.5. Selection system - definitions - rules - report -6
	147	+	repeal. (1) (b) (II) As used in this subsection (1)(b):7
111	148		(B) "Race" includes hair texture, hair type,
112		-	HAIR LENGTH, or a
113		-	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.
114		-	SECTION 10. Applicability. This act applies to conduct occurring
115		-	on or after the effective date of this act.
116		-	SECTION 11. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,
117		-	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
118		-	preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for
119		-	PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 24-1451 the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state
120		-	institutions.
121		-	____________________________ ____________________________
122		-	Julie McCluskie Steve Fenberg
123		-	SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
124		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
125		-	____________________________ ____________________________
126		-	Robin Jones Cindi L. Markwell
127		-	CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
128		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
129		-	APPROVED________________________________________
130		-	(Date and Time)
131		-	_________________________________________
132		-	Jared S. Polis
133		-	GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
134		-	PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 24-1451
	149	+	HAIR LENGTH, or a8
	150	+	protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.9
	151	+	SECTION 10. Applicability. This act applies to conduct10
	152	+	occurring on or after the effective date of this act.11
	153	+	SECTION 11. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,12
	154	+	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate13
	155	+	preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for14
	156	+	the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state15
	157	+	institutions.16
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	159	+	-5-