MS HB158

Requires all higher education institutions in Mississippi to adopt and publish comprehensive policies addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking by August 1, 2021.

Mandates policies include specific definitions of consent, reporting procedures, complainant rights, employee reporting obligations, and prohibited conduct that applies both on-campus and off-campus.

Requires institutions to provide access to confidential advisors who can support survivors, complainants, and respondents without triggering mandatory reporting requirements.

Establishes complaint resolution procedures requiring preponderance of evidence standard, defined timelines, privacy protections, opportunity for both parties to present evidence and cross-examine, appeal rights, and prohibition on student involvement in investigations.

Requires institutions to publish contact information for Title IX coordinators, confidential advisors, law enforcement, medical facilities, and sexual assault crisis centers on their websites, along with staff training on assisting students alleging violations.