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MS HB493

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 11-61-1 of Mississippi Code, the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act

  • Repeals Sections 11-62-1 through 11-62-19, the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act (also known as HB 1523, which protected religious objections to same-sex marriage and transgender identity)

  • Sponsored by 12 House members including Representatives Banks, Harness, Faulkner, and others

  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Religious Freedom Act and Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act; repeal.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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