Bill > HB366

This bill declares that all forms of discrimination within Mississippi's criminal justice system are prohibited, aiming to ensure equal treatment and opportunities for all individuals, especially those belonging to protected classes. To achieve this, various state and local governmental entities, including the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections, State Parole Board, state agencies with law enforcement powers, all courts, district attorneys' offices, public defenders' offices, law enforcement agencies, and mental health agencies, are required to take necessary measures to ensure their activities and environments are free of discrimination. The administrative heads of these entities must provide all employees with proper training in state and federal antidiscrimination laws and implement workplace policies that prohibit discriminatory actions, clearly outlining employee expectations when interacting with individuals involved in the criminal justice system and the consequences for violating these policies. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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