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Introduced
01/17/2022
01/17/2022
In Committee
01/17/2022
01/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
Introduced Session
2022 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 Provide Remedies For Violations; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Mississippi Civil Rights Act, which recognizes 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 as a civil right. The bill provides remedies for violations, including the ability to file civil actions for employment discrimination, denial of public accommodations, housing discrimination, and discrimination in educational institutions. The bill defines key terms such as "religion," "national origin," "immigrant status," "sexual orientation," and "disability." The act takes effect on July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/SB/SB2310.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2022/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2310IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2022/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2310IN.pdf |
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