Compare MS SB 2525 (2026) and MS SB 2602 (2026)
The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.
- MS SB 2525 (2026) · Mississippi · 2026 · Failed
- MS SB 2602 (2026) · Mississippi · 2026 · Failed
923 shared 8-word phrases found in the introduced text of these two bills.
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| MS SB 2525 (2026) | MS SB 2602 (2026) |
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| MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 2026 Regular Session To: Universities and Colleges By: Senator(s) DeLano Senate Bill 2525 AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-191-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO | MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 2026 Regular Session To: Universities and Colleges By: Senator(s) Simmons (12th) Senate Bill 2602 AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-191-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO |
| TO AMEND SECTION 37-191-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE TECHNICAL NONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-191-1, 37-191-5, 37-191-7, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15, AND 37-191-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 37-191-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows | TO AMEND SECTION 37-191-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE TECHNICAL, NONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS; 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 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE 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 amended as follows |
| as follows: 37-191-3. (1) As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "Diversity, equity and inclusion" shall mean: (i) Any effort to select or influence the composition of the faculty, staff, employee or student body by favoring applicants based on race, sex, color or national origin; (ii) Any effort to promote differential treatment of or provide special benefits to individuals in employment or admissions based on race, sex, color or national origin; (iii) Any effort to promote or promulgate policies and procedures designed or implemented to favor individuals based on race, color or national origin… | as follows: 37-191-3. (1) As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "Diversity, equity and inclusion" shall mean: (i) Any effort to select or influence the composition of the faculty, staff, employee or student body by favoring applicants based on race, sex, color or national origin; (ii) Any effort to promote differential treatment of or provide special benefits to individuals in employment or admissions based on race, sex, color or national origin; (iii) Any effort to promote or promulgate policies and procedures designed or implemented to favor individuals based on race, color or national origin… |
| a public school, or public postsecondary educational institution | a public school or public postsecondary educational institution |
| SECTION 3. Section 37-191-1, 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 |