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MS SB2202

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employers receiving state economic development incentives must not recognize unions based solely on signed authorization cards when a secret ballot election through the National Labor Relations Board is available
  • Employers cannot voluntarily disclose employee personal contact information (home address, phone number, personal email) to labor organizations without prior written consent
  • Employers receiving incentives are prohibited from signing neutrality agreements with unions, which would prevent them from speaking to employees about union issues
  • The state must execute a separate agreement with incentive recipients reserving the right to recover disbursed funds if compliance fails, with a minimum 20-year term for incentives of $5 million or more
  • These requirements apply to agreements executed on or after July 1, 2026, and extend to subcontractors performing work on incentive-funded projects

Legislative Description

Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/13/2026
Finance1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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