Massachusetts: Discrimination On The Basis Of Hair Texture And Style Is Now Illegal
A bill signed by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on July 26, 2022, prohibits discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles in the workplace, school districts, and some school-related organizations. Natural and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, twists, and Bantu knots, are specifically included by the new Massachusetts statute and are thus no longer grounds for discrimination in the state of Massachusetts.
