Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 135: Housing; discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; prohibit
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 135 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Housing; discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Kim Schofield (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Rhonda Burnough (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Jasmine Clark (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-201 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to fair housing, general provisions regarding education, general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, and fair employment practices, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; to provide for definitions; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Rhonda Burnough | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jasmine Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper