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MS HB1344

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jarvis Dortch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-9-149 of the Mississippi Code to add sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes under state employment discrimination law
  • Prohibits discrimination against individuals seeking employment or employed in state service based on sexual orientation or gender identity
  • Adds these protections to existing categories that include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and handicap
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Sexual orientation and gender identity; add to protected class for state discrimination.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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