The West Virginia Senate engaged in a heated debate, on Feb. 23, 2024, over financial concerns surrounding a bill that would prohibit racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles. Senate Bill 496 specifically addresses the inclusion of protected hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists under the definition of racial discrimination. The Senate voted 22-12 to move the bill to the Finance Committee.
The West Virginia Senate engaged in a heated debate, on Feb. 23, 2024, over financial concerns surrounding a bill that would prohibit racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles. Senate Bill 496 specifically addresses the inclusion of protected hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists under the definition of racial discrimination. The Senate voted 22-12 to move the bill to the Finance Committee.