Rep. Sam Creekmore

Maddy summaryHB 430 requires Mississippi health insurers and group health plans to cover genetic testing for inherited cancer mutations (for people with personal or family cancer history) and evidence-based cancer imaging (for those at increased risk, per NCCN guidelines), with no out-of-pocket costs. It directly affects individuals at higher cancer risk who would otherwise face deductibles or copays for these preventive services. The bill mandates coverage for services recommended by healthcare providers and aligns with National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical guidelines. It also updates state employee health plan requirements under Section 25-15-9 of Mississippi law.

Maddy summaryHB 534 creates the Mississippi Health Information Exchange, a statewide system enabling real-time electronic sharing of patient data between licensed hospitals, clinics, insurers, and public health agencies. It requires all licensed hospitals and community mental health centers to connect to the system for sharing admission/discharge/transfer data and bed availability, while allowing other providers to join voluntarily. The exchange is managed by a nonprofit entity selected through a competitive bid, with a special fund covering participation costs, and ensures data sharing complies with privacy laws like HIPAA. The system aims to improve care coordination, reduce administrative costs, and support public health research on priority issues like maternal health and mental health outcomes.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 424 authorizes assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) as a court-ordered alternative to hospitalization for Mississippi residents with serious mental illness who have a history of treatment non-adherence leading to hospitalization, arrest, or risk of harm. It requires courts to make specific findings before approving AOT, including evidence of a pattern of non-adherence, the individual’s ability to live safely with supervision, and the likelihood of benefit from outpatient care. Key provisions include a 90-day initial AOT order (renewable for up to 180 days each, max 12 months total), mandatory 60-day treatment plan updates, guaranteed legal representation for respondents, and county responsibility for community coordination and transportation services. The bill aims to provide structured outpatient support while prioritizing the least restrictive environment and public safety.

Maddy summaryHB 513 redirects 12.5% of annual fees and tax revenues collected under Mississippi's Medical Cannabis Act into the Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund for four years, ending July 1, 2030. The bill specifies that this amount equals the previous year's total cannabis revenue minus funds allocated for program administration. The remainder of these revenues continues to go to the State General Fund. This policy change directly affects how cannabis program funding is distributed, prioritizing public health initiatives during the four-year period.

Maddy summaryHB 814 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Health to increase specific fees for three years (2026-2029), including food establishment permits, private water supply approvals, and wastewater installer certifications. The bill caps each annual fee increase at 33.3% and limits total increases to three times over the period. It directly affects restaurants, water suppliers, and wastewater system installers who pay these fees, while exempting public schools, foster homes, and small honey sellers. The changes align with existing fee structures outlined in Mississippi Code sections 41-3-18, 41-67-12, and 41-67-25.

Maddy summaryHB 515 amends Mississippi law to allow radiologist assistants to communicate a radiologist's preliminary or final imaging interpretation directly to other healthcare providers treating a patient. This change specifically permits assistants to share these interpretations (not their own observations) after the radiologist has reviewed the images. The bill directly affects radiologist assistants and the healthcare providers who receive these communications, streamlining information flow for patient care. It does not grant radiologist assistants diagnostic authority or allow them to interpret images independently, as they remain prohibited from making diagnoses or prescribing treatments under current law. The policy change takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the New Albany High School Bulldogs Girls Volleyball Team for winning the MHSAA Class 4A State Championship - their first title in school history. It recognizes their 32-10-4 season record, ninth straight division title, and victories in the North Half and Gold Ball tournaments. The resolution formally praises the team’s dedication and "brings honor to New Albany High School and the State of Mississippi." It has no policy impact or funding; it simply serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Mississippi House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Adeline Bailey, a New Albany High School sophomore, for winning her third Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) 3A-4A Individual State Golf Championship in October 2025. It highlights her academic achievements (4.0 GPA), leadership on her golf team (helping them win four consecutive state titles), and community involvement. The resolution formally recognizes her athletic and academic excellence as a student-athlete but contains no policy changes or mechanisms affecting anyone. It is purely symbolic, expressing the House's commendation without creating new laws or obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1993 allocates $3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the existing Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-Service Awards Program Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports the program established under Mississippi Code § 45-11-271, which provides monetary awards to volunteer firefighters based on years of service. The bill directly affects Mississippi's volunteer firefighters by ensuring continued funding for these service-based recognition awards. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy changes, solely directing existing state funds to an established program.