MS SB2046

Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, including lactation and the need to express breast milk.

Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations such as frequent breaks, modified work schedules, light duty assignments, private space for expressing breast milk, and temporary position transfers unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Mandates employers provide written notice to new employees at hire and to existing employees within 120 days of the law's effective date regarding rights to pregnancy-related accommodations and freedom from discrimination.

Allows employees to file civil complaints in circuit court and awards damages including attorney's fees, back pay, liquidated damages, and 100% of unpaid wages if violation is found; triples remedies to 300% if employer willfully violated the law.

Takes effect July 1, 2022.