In 2017, a harmful Mississippi state law allowing the use of religion as a justification for discrimination against LGBTQ Mississippians at work, school and in their communities goes into effect. H.B. 1523, deceptively titled the “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act,” is by far the most sweeping and devastating state law to be enacted against LGBTQ people in the country. Read more about this deeply discriminatory bill here.

HRC's #LoveYourNeighbor campaign is a storytelling project focused on sharing the stories of LGBTQ people and allies in the South. The project was funded by a grant from Toyota, which has a manufacturing plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi. Learn more and watch videos from LGBTQ people and allies in Mississippi here.

The existing patchwork of legal protections for LGBTQ people in the United States leaves millions subject to uncertainty and potential discrimination. That’s why the Human Rights Campaign is continuing the fight on the local, state and federal levels for full LGBTQ equality.

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Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBTQ equality in Mississippi alongside state and local groups and lawmakers.

In an unprecedented effort to bring equality to Mississippi, HRC launched Project One America, a comprehensive campaign to dramatically expand LGBTQ equality in the South through permanent campaigns in Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas.

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All God’s Children is a public education and engagement campaign that aims to strengthen the foundation of public support for LGBTQ Mississippians, aid in the passage of pro-equality legislation, and bolster efforts to win marriage equality for Mississippi’s LGBTQ couples.

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Scorecard on the Issues

Does Not Support 9

State does not prohibit housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
State does not prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Hate Crimes
State does not have a law that addresses hate or bias crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Public Accommodations
State does not prohibit discrimination in public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
School Anti-Bullying
State does not have a law that addresses harassment and/or bullying of students based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
State does not have a law that addresses discrimination against students based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Transgender Healthcare
State has neither a ban on insurance exclusions for transgender healthcare nor does it provide transgender-inclusive health benefits to state employees.
Gender Marker Change On Identification Documents
State has no laws and policies that facilitate a gender marker change on birth certificates.
Conversion Therapy
This state has no restrictions on so-called "conversion therapy."

Supports 1

Marriage Equality & Other Relationship Recognition
State issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Partial Support 0

State Laws Policies & Maps

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