MS SB2414

Establishes the Mississippi Civil Rights Act declaring that freedom from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigrant status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or familial status is a civil right.

Prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, credit transactions, and educational institutions by employers with nine or more employees.

Allows individuals to file civil actions for intentional discrimination with remedies including injunctions, compensatory damages, punitive damages, back pay, and attorney's fees.

Limits back pay liability in employment discrimination cases to two years before filing an action and exempts religious organizations from the employment discrimination provision for religion-related positions.

Becomes effective July 1, 2019.