Mississippi has a highly restrictive legislative landscape for transgender individuals. It made history in 2021 when Governor Tate Reeves signed SB 2536 — the first anti-trans sports ban signed into law in the United States — and followed in 2023 with House Bill 1125, banning gender-affirming medical procedures for minors. While 2024 saw no specific anti-trans bills, 2025 tracked 27 bills targeting various areas including education and healthcare.
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2025 (27 bills tracked):
| Name | Party | Chamber | Key Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Tate Reeves | R | Governor | Signed SB 2536 (2021) — first sports ban in the U.S.; signed HB 1125 (2023) |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Feb. 2021 | SB 2536 passes Senate (34-9) |
| Mar. 2021 | SB 2536 passes House (81-28) |
| Mar. 11, 2021 | Gov. Reeves signs SB 2536 — first anti-trans sports ban in U.S. history |
| Jul. 1, 2021 | SB 2536 takes effect |
| Jan. 19, 2023 | HB 1125 passed House (78-30) |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | HB 1125 passed Senate (33-15, party-line) |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | Gov. Reeves signs HB 1125 |
| 2024 | No specific anti-trans bills detailed |
| 2025 | 27 anti-trans bills tracked; no enactment confirmed |
Last updated: 2026-07-31