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MS SC535
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Chism
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AI Summary
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Directs the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration to prohibit the display of LGBTQ Pride (rainbow) flags on any property owned, leased, or used by state agencies or political subdivisions
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Cites religious justifications including biblical passages from Genesis and Proverbs, as well as theological writings from Jewish and Christian sources spanning ancient to modern eras
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Characterizes the 1978 adoption of the rainbow symbol by the LGBTQ pride movement as a "misappropriation" by individuals "hostile to the Christian faith"
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Requires the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and the Executive Director of the Department of Finance and Administration
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Introduced as a concurrent resolution (SC535) by Senator Chism during the 2026 Regular Session, referred to the Rules Committee
Legislative Description
LGBTQ Rainbow Flag; prohibit Department of Finance and Administration from allowing display on state or political subdivision buildings.
Last Action
Referred To Rules
2/26/2026