MS SB2310

Establishes the Mississippi Civil Rights Act to recognize freedom from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigrant status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or familial status as a civil right.

Extends civil rights protections to employment, public accommodations, housing and property transactions, credit and contracts, and educational institutions.

Allows individuals injured by discrimination in public accommodations, housing, credit, or education to sue for injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, litigation costs, and attorney's fees.

Permits employees injured by employment discrimination to recover back pay (limited to 2 years prior to filing), litigation costs, and attorney's fees; intentional employment discrimination claims may also include compensatory and punitive damages.

Exempts religious organizations from employment discrimination rules when hiring individuals of a particular religion for positions connected to religious activities; applies July 1, 2022.