Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 38: Creates provisions relating to educational institutions and establishes the "Missouri Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (Missouri CROWN) Act" governing discrimination against protective hairstyles in educational institutions

Passed one chamber Last action April 24, 2025: HCS Reported Do Pass H Rules - Legislative

Plain-language summary

SB 38 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates provisions relating to educational institutions and establishes the "Missouri Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (Missouri CROWN) Act" governing discrimination against protective hairstyles in educational institutions. Primary sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): HCS Reported Do Pass H Rules - Legislative.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic).