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MS HB807

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeramey Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-9-149 of Mississippi Code to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes for state employment
  • Prohibits discrimination against persons seeking employment or currently employed in state service based on these newly added categories
  • Existing protections already cover race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and handicap
  • Adds "notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary" language to strengthen the anti-discrimination provision
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

State service employees; prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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