Maddy summaryHB 417 adds 58 specific synthetic opioids to Mississippi's Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifying them as having no legitimate medical use and a high potential for harm. The bill directly affects anyone possessing, distributing, or using these listed substances, including fentanyl analogs like acetyl-alpha-methylfentanyl, beta-hydroxyfentanyl, and others. Key provisions include listing exact chemical names (e.g., "4-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl" and "2'-fluoro ortho-fluorofentanyl") and defining structural modifications that would automatically classify related compounds under Schedule I. This expands Mississippi's legal restrictions to include these newly designated substances, aligning with federal analog laws but applying specifically to state enforcement.
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Maddy summaryHB 420 increases homestead tax exemptions for Mississippi veterans aged 85 or older who were honorably discharged, and their unremarried surviving spouses. Currently, most homeowners receive capped tax exemptions (up to $288 for properties valued at $7,200+), but this bill removes that cap for eligible veterans and surviving spouses. It ensures they receive full exemption from all property taxes on the entire assessed value of their homestead property, not just a portion. This change directly affects qualifying elderly veterans and their surviving spouses who own homes in Mississippi. The bill amends Mississippi Code Section 27-33-75 to expand existing veteran homestead protections.
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 summaryThis bill allows Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau officers to retain their issued sidearm upon retirement, instead of returning it to the agency. It amends Section 45-9-133 of Mississippi law to explicitly permit these officers to keep one firearm as personal property when retiring under the Public Employees' Retirement System. The policy change directly affects current and future retirement of officers employed by the Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Mississippi county boards of supervisors to provide adequate and habitable office space for local Child Protection Services (CPS) offices. It clarifies that the space must be safe and functional for staff operations, directly affecting county boards responsible for facility provision. The bill also establishes a lease agreement where CPS pays federal funds for rent (at fair market value), while counties cover maintenance, repairs, utilities, and other operational costs. This ensures CPS offices meet basic infrastructure standards without using federal funds for building improvements.
Maddy summaryHB 1884 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) to fund the 2026 Mississippi Senior Games held on the Gulf Coast during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly supports the Senior Games program, which provides competitive athletic events for Mississippi residents aged 50 and older. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements, solely ensuring financial resources for the event’s organization and operations. The funds will be disbursed through standard state fiscal procedures as outlined in the bill.
Maddy summaryHB 419 increases Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption for a specific group: unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who were honorably discharged and are 85 years or older. The bill amends existing law to grant these individuals a full exemption from all ad valorem taxes on their homestead property's assessed value, rather than a partial reduction. This expands the current homestead exemption program to include this veteran spouse demographic, providing complete tax relief on their primary residence. The exemption applies to the entire assessed value of their home, not just a portion of it.
Maddy summaryHB 495 allocates $1,876,700 from the state general fund to the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for road base repairs and paving at Trace State Park in Pontotoc County. This funding covers work for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), directly affecting park infrastructure and visitors. The bill specifies that funds will be disbursed via state warrants to the Commission for these specific road maintenance projects.
Maddy summaryHB 865 would reclassify kratom as a Schedule III controlled substance under Mississippi's Uniform Controlled Substances Law, removing it from its current unregulated status. This change would allow kratom to be prescribed by doctors for medical use (as Schedule III substances have accepted medical uses) while still requiring prescriptions and regulating its distribution. The bill directly affects Mississippi residents who use kratom, pharmacies dispensing it, and law enforcement handling related cases. Note: The bill title incorrectly references marijuana; this bill specifically addresses kratom, not cannabis.
Maddy summaryHB 523 bans anyone accused of child abuse - including parents or guardians - from being present during forensic interviews of children in abuse investigations. This ensures interviews occur without potential intimidation, directly affecting children reporting abuse and the accused individuals. The bill also updates Mississippi's youth court record disclosure rules but focuses primarily on excluding accused persons during interviews. The bill died in committee in February 2026.