From holding police accountable to defending voting rights, 2023 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 2024.
At key moments during the legislative session, we will be calling on you to help us push for and fight back against any attacks that may arise. Join the Liberty Action Text Line to stay in the loop!
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Feb 21, 2024
HB 1268
Feb 21, 2024
HB 1268
HB 1268: Protect Health Data Privacy Act
Reproductive Freedom
Position: Priority Legislation
Status: Died in Committee
Protecting the privacy of your health data is more urgent today than ever before.
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Feb 21, 2024
HB 2252
Feb 21, 2024
HB 2252
SB 2252: Mississippi Civil Rights Act
LGBTQ Rights
Position: Priority Legislation
Status: Died in Committee
All Mississippians deserve equal protection and fair treatment under the law.
SB 2252 would mark a significant step toward this goal. This bill would ensure that all citizens, regardless of their...
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Feb 21, 2024
HB 949
Feb 21, 2024
HB 949
HB 949: Early Voting Act
Voting Rights
Position: Priority Legislation
Status: Died in Committee
Did you know that Mississippi is one of only 14 states to not allow no-excuse early voting?
HB 949 would change that by allowing voters to cast their ballot up to 10 days in advance.
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Feb 20, 2024
SCR 514
Feb 20, 2024
SCR 514
SCR 514: Ballot Initiative Process
Position: Priority Legislation
Status: Died in Committee
Since 2021, Mississippi voters have been denied the power to fight for change in their communities through the ballot initiative. SCR 514 would restore this power to the people.
Unlike HCR 11, which...
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Feb 9, 2024
HB 32
Feb 9, 2024
HB 32
HB 32: Expanding Access to Reproductive Care
Reproductive Freedom
Position: Support
Status: Dead
This bill would require a nurse practitioner to be present at county health departments to provide access to reproductive care and contraceptives.
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Feb 9, 2024
HB 713
Feb 9, 2024
HB 713
HB 713: "Abortion Trafficking" Ban
Reproductive Freedom
Position: Oppose
Status: Dead
This bill would make it a felony to assist a minor in receiving an abortion out of state without parental consent.