MS SB2612

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 by real estate brokers, salespersons, and parties to real estate transactions in selling, renting, leasing, or negotiating property based on protected characteristics, with limited exceptions for owner-occupied two-family dwellings and temporary rentals.

Prohibits discrimination in real estate financing and prohibits discriminatory language in property advertisements or listings.

Prohibits steering (representing false information about neighborhood composition or property values based on protected characteristics) and void any deed restrictions or covenants that discriminate based on protected characteristics.

Establishes civil remedy allowing persons to sue for damages including attorney's fees and injunctive relief in circuit court, effective July 1, 2022.