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HB 381

The Crown Act; create to include property sales.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Omeria Scott

Mississippi bill extending workplace hair discrimination protections to property sales transactions; died in committee without advancement.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 381

Legislative bill overview

HB 381 proposes to expand Mississippi's CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) to include protections in property sales transactions. The bill would prohibit discrimination based on natural hair texture or protective hairstyles when buying or selling property, extending existing workplace protections to the real estate market.

Why is this important

Natural hair discrimination remains a documented issue affecting employment, housing access, and commercial transactions. Expanding anti-discrimination protections to property sales could prevent exclusionary practices by sellers, landlords, or real estate agents. However, the bill faced legislative barriers and died in committee before advancement.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and enforceability: Defining what constitutes hair-based discrimination in property transactions and how violations would be investigated and penalized
  • Business impact concerns: Real estate industry stakeholders may argue the provision creates vague standards that complicate transactions or expose agents/sellers to liability
  • Existing legal framework: Questions about whether federal fair housing laws already address discrimination or if state-level expansion is necessary versus duplicative

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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