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MS HB315

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a cause of action in Mississippi state court for employees who experience unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other sexual conduct prohibited by federal law
  • Entitles victims of sexual harassment to pursue civil remedies including damages in state courts
  • Prohibits employers from requiring employees to waive this cause of action as a condition of employment
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Sexual harassment; create a state cause of action.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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