Model Legislation

Natural Hair Braiding Opportunity and Freedom Act

Economic Liberty | Hair Braiding

Natural Hair Braiding Opportunity and Freedom Act

African-style hair braiding has been a safe and enduring practice for millennia. Today, it presents opportunities for entrepreneurs, especially in African-American and African immigrant communities, enabling them to own businesses, promote their cultural heritage, and…

Fines and Fees at Sentencing Act

Fines and Fees

Fines and Fees at Sentencing Act

Fines and fees are a routine part of criminal sentences. Many courts, however, fail to consider an offender’s ability to pay before assessing them. In fact, offenders often are ordered to pay fines and fees…

Mobile Food Vendor Freedom Municipal Ordinance

Economic Liberty | Vending

Mobile Food Vendor Freedom Municipal Ordinance

Starting a food truck has helped many entrepreneurs realize the American dream. These mobile kitchens create jobs and provide an economic boost to the communities they serve. Unfortunately, many counties and cities make it near…

Animal Husbandry Workers Freedom & Opportunity Act

Occupational Licensing

Animal Husbandry Workers Freedom & Opportunity Act

Animal husbandry is a specialty in agriculture and animal science. It focuses on breeding and care of farm animals, including cows, pigs, chickens, sheep and horses. Workers play a crucial role in maintaining the health…