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MS HB43

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a cause of action in Mississippi state courts 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 available civil remedies, including damages, through state courts
  • Prohibits waiver of this cause of action through employment contracts or agreements
  • Effective July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Sexual harassment; create a state cause of action.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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