MS SB2841

Creates the "Mississippi Fair Housing Act" declaring that obtaining housing and real estate without discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status is a civil right.

Prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions by brokers, salespersons, and property owners, including refusing to engage in transactions, discriminating in terms or conditions, or misrepresenting property availability based on protected characteristics.

Prohibits discrimination in real estate financing and loan applications based on protected characteristics, with exceptions for federally-regulated lenders and state-regulated mortgagees using prescribed application forms.

Voids any covenants, conditions, or restrictions that limit property use based on protected characteristics, except for religious organizations limiting occupancy to their own members; also prohibits steering and blockbusting practices.

Provides civil remedies allowing individuals to sue for injunctive relief and damages including reasonable attorney's fees in circuit court; takes effect July 1, 2020.