From holding police accountable to defending voting rights, 2024 was a busy year! Here's a quick look at how we showed up to defend civil rights in Mississippi this year, and a sneak peek at how we plan to continue the fight in 2025.
This bill would make it a felony to distribute any abortion medication in Mississippi.
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Feb 9, 2024
HB 127
Feb 9, 2024
HB 127
HB 127: DEI Spending Ban
Freedom of Speech
Position: Oppose
Status: Dead
This bill would prohibit spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion iniatiatives at public colleges and universities.
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Feb 9, 2024
HB 725
Feb 9, 2024
HB 725
HB 725: Trans-Exclusionary Greek Life Bill
LGBTQ Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Dead
This bill would prevent the Institute for Higher Learning (IHL) from requiring fraternities and sororities to accept potential members who have received gender affirming care or had gender reassignment...
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Feb 9, 2024
HB 31
Feb 9, 2024
HB 31
HB 31: Abortion Advertisement Ban
Position: Oppose
Status: Dead
This bill would ban any the advertisement of abortion or "abortion related services."
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Feb 9, 2024
HB 318
Feb 9, 2024
HB 318
HB 318: Fatherhood Begins at Conception Act
Position: Oppose
Status: Dead
This bill establishes personhood and holds potential fathers liable for child support from the point of conception.
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Feb 9, 2024
HB 364
Feb 9, 2024
HB 364
HB 364: LGBTQ Hate Crime Protection
Position: Support
Status: Dead
This bill would expand the hate crime statute to include crimes committed on the basis of disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.