Maddy summaryThis Mississippi legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V specifically to propose limits on how many terms members of Congress can serve. The bill affects only the state of Mississippi by submitting its application as one of the required two-thirds of state legislatures needed to trigger the national convention process. It does not create new laws or change current term limits but instead initiates a procedural step toward potentially amending the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifies that this application covers only congressional term limits and will be combined with similar applications from other states once enough states have submitted requests.
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Maddy summaryHB 611 requires Mississippi's Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training to allow law enforcement officers and part-time officers to access relevant evidence and documents (known as "discovery") during disciplinary hearings. This applies specifically when the Board considers reprimands, suspensions, cancellations, or recalls of an officer's certification. The bill mandates that officers receive this right as part of the hearing process, aligning with standard civil procedure rules for evidence access. It directly affects officers facing certification disciplinary actions under Mississippi's law enforcement standards.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Perry County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi to charge a $50 fee on civil cases filed and misdemeanor convictions in the county's justice court. The collected funds would be used to cover repairs, upgrades, operations, and maintenance of the justice court building, including potential grant matching. The assessment is optional and can only be implemented through a formal board resolution. The provision would automatically expire on July 1, 2030, unless renewed by the legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes and commends Melina Doggett, an eighth-grade student at George County Middle School in Lucedale, Mississippi, for winning the 138-pound girls state wrestling championship. The resolution highlights her achievements, including overcoming injuries during the season and pinning the number one seed in the state finals. It serves as an official acknowledgment of her athletic accomplishment and expresses support for her future endeavors. Copies of the resolution will be provided to Melina Doggett and members of the Capitol Press Corps.
Maddy summaryHB 1117, the "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act," requires dental insurance companies (dental carriers) to calculate and annually report their dental loss ratio (DLR) - the percentage of premium dollars spent directly on patient dental care versus administrative costs. Dental carriers must file these reports by June 30 each year, detailing how much was spent on clinical services, unpaid claims, and recovered payments, while excluding overhead like staff salaries or network development. The Commissioner of Insurance will make these reports publicly accessible on the department's website by December 1 each year and submit aggregated data to the Insurance Committees. This applies to all dental health plans sold in Mississippi but excludes Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and other state-sponsored plans.
Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.
Maddy summaryHB 1597, the "Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act," requires state banking regulators to prohibit financial institutions from closing customer accounts based on non-quantitative factors like political views or protected beliefs. It creates a formal complaint process for individuals or businesses denied banking services under these circumstances and mandates the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to review agency guidance to align with federal "Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans" standards. The bill directly affects Mississippi banks, financial institutions, and their customers - particularly those in lawful industries or with protected affiliations who face potential account closures due to regulatory pressure. It also urges federal lawmakers to modernize anti-money laundering laws to better balance crime prevention with fair access to banking services.
Maddy summaryHB 1310, the "Mississippi Open to Religion Act," requires public school districts and nonsectarian public charter schools to adopt policies enabling daily, voluntary prayer and Bible/religious text reading sessions for students and staff. These sessions must include written parental/student consent forms acknowledging choice, waiving legal claims (including Establishment Clause challenges), and prohibiting participation without consent. The bill mandates safeguards like no public address system broadcasts, no substitution of instructional time, and physical separation from non-consenting individuals, with schools able to schedule sessions before school or in fully consented areas. It clarifies the policy doesn’t restrict individual prayer outside designated times or conflict with existing religious expression protections under state law or the First Amendment. The Attorney General would provide legal defense and model consent forms for compliant schools.
Maddy summaryHB 610 requires Mississippi prosecutors to notify law enforcement officers before sending a "Giglio letter" (a notice to an officer's employer about credibility concerns) or adding an officer to a "Giglio list" (a compiled list of officers deemed unreliable for testimony). The bill mandates that prosecutors provide written notice detailing the issue, allow officers to review evidence and meet with prosecutors, and give officers 30 days to appeal the decision to a circuit court for a full review. This applies to all prosecutors, including district attorneys, county attorneys, and contracted private attorneys. The law aims to create a fairer process for officers facing credibility challenges that could prevent them from testifying in court.
Maddy summaryHB 999 establishes the Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry within the State Department of Health to track the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease and related conditions (Parkinsonisms) across the state. It requires movement disorder centers and certified healthcare providers treating these conditions to submit patient data to the registry starting January 1, 2027, with patients able to opt out of data collection. The registry will collect epidemiological data while keeping all information confidential, and the Department must make anonymized data available to approved researchers. The bill also mandates public website updates, annual reports to health committees, and requires the State Health Officer to appoint an advisory committee with patient and medical expertise to guide the registry.