Mississippi House Bill 594: Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; revise certain provisions related to wage history.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Section 71-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "wage History"; To Amend Section 71-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide How A Person's Wage History May And May Not Be Used While That Person Is An Applicant For Employment; To Provide Penalties For Those Employers Who Violate The Provisions Related To Wage History; To Amend Section 71-17-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Precedents Shall Be Considered Mandatory Authority For Claims Brought As A Result Of Violations Of The Provisions Related To Wage History; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

See how HB 594 affects you on CapitolKey

Browse more bills · CapitolKey home