Mississippi Fair Housing Act; create.
HB 29, the Mississippi Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in housing and real estate transactions based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status. It bans practices like refusing to sell or rent property, discriminatory advertising, and denying financing to protected groups, while voiding discriminatory conditions on property ownership. The law includes limited exceptions for small owner-occupied rentals (e.g., duplexes with owner residency) and religious organizations operating housing for members of their faith. It also protects individuals who oppose discrimination from retaliation by landlords, brokers, or lenders.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred To Judiciary A
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Omeria Scott
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