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MS HB1108

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a state court cause of action for employees who experience unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other physical conduct of a sexual nature prohibited by federal law.

  • Entitles victims of sexual harassment to pursue all civil remedies, including damages, in Mississippi courts.

  • Prohibits employers from waiving or conditioning employment on waiving this cause of action through contracts or agreements.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

State cause of action for sexual harassment; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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