Mississippi Fair Housing Act; enact.

SB 2251, the Mississippi Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in housing and real estate transactions based on race, religion, sex, disability, or familial status. It bans practices like refusing to rent/sell property, discriminatory advertising, or denying financing based on these protected characteristics, while allowing exceptions for small family rentals (e.g., owner-occupied homes with ≤2 units). The bill also prohibits retaliation against those reporting violations and establishes civil remedies for affected individuals. The legislation died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.