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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Stokes
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
title
Banning Discrimination Based on Hair Texture and Protective Hairstyles
For the purpose of prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles.
body
By repealing and reenacting, without amendments
Article 4 - Community Relations
Section 1-1(f)(1)
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
By adding
Article 4 - Community Relations
Section 1-1(r-1) and 1-1(s-1)
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 4. Community Relations
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 1-1. Definitions.
(f) Discrimination.
(1) “Discrimination” means any difference in the treatment of an individual or person because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or, in the context of discriminatory housing practices under § 3-5 {“Housing”} of this article, source of income.
. . . .
(r-1) Protective hairstyles.
(1) In general.
“Protective hairstyles” means hairstyles that protect against split ends, knotting, or general damage, and also help retain the length of the hair.
(2) Examples.
“Protect...
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