The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Xavier I. Alexander.
DIGEST
SB 135 Original 2020 Regular Session Carter
Present law provides that it shall be unlawful for an employer to engage in discriminatory practices
based on an employee's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Proposed law retains present law and provides that race shall include traits historically associated
with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles. Also provides that
"protective hairstyles" includes but is not limited to, natural hairstyles, braids, locks and twist.
Effective August 1, 2020.
(Adds R.S. 23:332(I))