MS SB2057

Establishes the Mississippi Civil Rights Act, declaring that protection from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigrant status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or familial status is a civil right.

Protects the right to obtain employment, access public accommodations, engage in property transactions, obtain credit, and attend educational institutions without discrimination.

Allows individuals injured by intentional discrimination in public accommodations, property, credit, or education to file civil lawsuits seeking injunctions, compensatory damages, punitive damages, litigation costs, and attorney's fees.

Permits employees injured by employment discrimination to sue for back pay (limited to 2 years prior to filing), injunctive relief, and attorney's fees; intentional employment discrimination claims also allow compensatory and punitive damages.

Exempts religious organizations from the employment discrimination protections when hiring individuals to perform work connected with religious activities; takes effect July 1, 2025.