Compare MS HB 1659 (2026) and MS SB 2602 (2026)
The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.
- MS HB 1659 (2026) · Mississippi · 2026 · Failed
- MS SB 2602 (2026) · Mississippi · 2026 · Failed
1,008 shared 8-word phrases found in the introduced text of these two bills.
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| MS HB 1659 (2026) | MS SB 2602 (2026) |
|---|---|
| TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-191-1, 37-191-3, 37-191-5, 37-191-7, 37-191-9, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15 AND 37-191-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF | TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-191-1, 37-191-3, 37-191-7, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15 AND 37-191-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF |
| AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 37-191-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is | AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 37-191-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, is |
| SECTION 1. Section 37-191-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows: 37-191-1. The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions from taking certain actions and engaging in discriminatory practices. This chapter seeks to ensure that employment, academic opportunities and student engagement are based solely on individual merit, qualifications and academic performance, without consideration of an individual's race, sex, color, national origin, or expressed opposition to, or refusal to affirm or participate in, diversity, equity and inclusion. SECTION 2. Section 37-191-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as… | SECTION 3. Section 37-191-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows: 37-191-1. The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions from taking certain actions and engaging in discriminatory practices. This chapter seeks to ensure that employment, academic opportunities and student engagement are based solely on individual merit, qualifications and academic performance, without consideration of an individual's race, sex, color, national origin, or expressed opposition to, or refusal to affirm or participate in, diversity, equity and inclusion. SECTION 4. Section 37-191-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as… |
| The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, the Mississippi Community College Board | the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, the Mississippi Community College Board |
| Board of Education and the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board | Board of Education and the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board |
| and the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board shall | and the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board shall |
| at an institution, college or public school, any | at an institution, college or public school, any |
| SECTION 4. Section 37-191-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows | SECTION 8. Section 37-191-15, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows |
| the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning | The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning |
| SECTION 5. Section 37-191-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows | SECTION 9. Section 37-191-17, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows |
| college, public school or charter school is located | college, public school or charter school is located |
| The appropriate chancery court may award relief in the form of an injunction and/or actual damages. (e) Any party aggrieved by action of the chancery court may appeal to the Supreme Court in the manner provided by law. SECTION | The appropriate chancery court may award relief in the form of an injunction and/or actual damages. Any party aggrieved by action of the chancery court may appeal to the Supreme Court in the manner provided by law. SECTION |
| in the manner provided by law. SECTION 10. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July | in the manner provided by law. SECTION 10. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July |