Mississippi Safe Dormitories Act; enact.

SB 2218, the Mississippi Safe Dormitories Act, requires public universities and colleges to provide single-sex dormitory options where opposite-sex guests are prohibited, except in designated public areas. It specifically mandates that unmarried students under 21 live in these single-sex facilities and bans romantic relationships between university employees and students they supervise. The bill creates a civil legal remedy for students harmed by violations, allowing lawsuits against institutions and staff for failing to comply. It directly affects all students at Mississippi's public higher education institutions, particularly first-year students, and aims to address campus sexual assault by restructuring on-campus housing policies. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and was never enacted.