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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/03/2020
03/03/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The Mississippi Civil Rights Act; To Provide That The Right Of A Person To Be Free From Discrimination Because Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Immigrant Status, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Disability Or Familial Status Is A Civil Right; To Amend Sections 25-9-149, 43-33-723 And 13-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Mississippi Civil Rights Act, which establishes that the right of a person to be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigrant status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or familial status is a civil right. The bill prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, property transactions, credit and other contracts, and educational institutions. It provides for civil remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages, for intentional acts of discrimination. The bill also amends existing state laws to conform with these new anti-discrimination provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB0764.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0764IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0764IN.pdf |
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