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MS SB2250

MS SB2250
Public contracts; prohibit preferential treatment based on race, ethnicity or sex.

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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Prohibit State, County And Municipal Agencies, Departments, Institutions Or Offices, Or Their Political Subdivisions, From Entering Into Minority Set-aside Contracts Or From Providing Minority Businesses With Preferential Treatment With Public Contracts And Purchases On The Basis Of Race, Ethnicity Or Sex; To Amend Sections 27-104-7, 31-7-13, 57-69-5, 57-69-9, 57-75-9, 57-75-11 And 57-75-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Public Contracts Act, aims to prohibit state, county, and municipal agencies from entering into "minority set-aside contracts" or providing preferential treatment to "minority businesses" in public contracts and purchases based on race, ethnicity, or sex. A "minority business" is defined as a business owned by individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens and are classified as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or female. The bill amends several sections of Mississippi Code to align with this prohibition, including removing provisions that allowed for minority set-aside purchases and clarifying that existing programs promoting minority business participation should not be interpreted as requiring preferential treatment. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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