Mississippi
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Mississippi. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 04/23/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages 2004 Constitutional amendment: "Marriage may take place and may be valid under the laws of this state only between a man and a woman." |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage 2004 Constitutional amendment: "A marriage in another state or foreign jurisdiction between persons of the same gender, regardless of when the marriage took place, may not be recognized in this state and is void and unenforceable under the laws of this state." |
No |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption Any unmarried person may adopt a minor. MISS. CODE ANN. § 93-17-3. |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption Persons of the same gender may not jointly adopt. MISS. CODE ANN. § 93-17-3. |
No |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child Persons of the same gender may not jointly adopt. MISS. CODE ANN. § 93-17-3. |
No |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation No explicit protections. Sexual orientation does not appear in the state nondiscrimination laws. Miss. Code Ann. §§ 43-33-723 (2001) |
No |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity No explicit protections. Gender identity does not appear in the state nondiscrimination laws. Miss. Code Ann. §§ 43-33-723 (2001). |
No |
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