Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; revise certain provisions related to wage history.

HB 594 (Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Act) bans Mississippi employers from using an applicant's past salary when making hiring decisions or setting initial pay, directly affecting job seekers and employers. The bill defines "wage history" as past pay from current/prior jobs and prohibits employers from asking about it, though applicants may voluntarily share it to support a higher offer. Violations could result in $10,000 in statutory damages per employee, back pay, and attorney fees. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not become law.