Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania adopts CROWN Act, preventing discrimination based on a person’s hair
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 7:28PM
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro officially signed a bill, known as the CROWN Act, on Tuesday.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Pennsylvania took a major step towards equality when it comes to natural hair.
Governor Josh Shapiro was at the Island Design Natural Hair Studio in Philadelphia’s Parkside neighborhood on Tuesday morning to officially sign a bill, known as the CROWN Act.
It prevents discrimination based on a person’s hair type, texture or style in schools, the workplace and social venues.
Pennsylvania is now the 28th state to adopt the CROWN Act, joining New Jersey and Delaware.
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