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MS HR152

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rickey Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi House Resolution urging the state to acknowledge and adopt a Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights to address widespread abuse in unregulated temporary work arrangements

  • Requires temporary workers receive living wages and basic assignment information including work hours, pay rate, and worksite employer contact details

  • Prohibits staffing agencies from charging workers for background checks and drug tests, and bans forced arbitration agreements and non-compete agreements

  • Mandates employers offer full-time permanent employment with benefits after 90 days of temporary assignment, with extended assignments (up to 180 days) permitted only for covering medical leaves

  • Requires staffing agencies to publish employment practices data and provide temporary workers with the same safety training and hazard information as permanent employees

Legislative Description

Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights; urge State of Mississippi to acknowledge and adopt.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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