Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act, banning workplace hair discrimination in Pennsylvania

Name: Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act, banning workplace hair discrimination in Pennsylvania
Uploaded: 2025-11-25T22:25:00Z
Description: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the CROWN Act, amending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to include hair texture and protective hairstyles as part of the definition of race. This move makes Pennsylvania the 28th state to enact such legislation.

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the CROWN Act, amending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to include hair texture and protective hairstyles as part of the definition of race. This move makes Pennsylvania the 28th state to enact such legislation.

Posted November 25, 2025 5:25pm EST