Maddy summaryHB 1463 establishes a pilot program to provide Mississippi students in grades 6-12 with free, 24/7 online therapy access through school-based teletherapy services. The bill requires the State Department of Education to award grants to school districts and contract with vendors meeting strict qualifications (e.g., 5+ years in teletherapy, serving 2.5M+ students, 100% licensed clinicians). Key provisions mandate immediate appointment availability, trauma-trained crisis support year-round, no insurance or referral requirements, and real-time data sharing with schools while complying with privacy laws. The bill, which died in committee on February 3, 2026, would have created a dedicated state fund for the program and required a 2027 legislative report on outcomes.
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Maddy summaryHB 1330 allows Mississippi state-chartered banks and trust companies to invest in Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) regardless of where those SBICs are incorporated, expanding their investment options beyond Mississippi. It also modifies board meeting requirements, changing the default to quarterly meetings (unless regulators direct otherwise based on exam findings) and removing the need for separate quarterly meetings of executive and audit committees. The bill directly affects Mississippi banks by broadening permissible investments and adjusting corporate governance rules. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and was signed into law on April 17, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1965 allows Lee County, Mississippi's Board of Supervisors to add court fees to certain convictions to fund repairs for the historic Lee County Courthouse. Specifically, it authorizes a $25 fee per conviction (except for DUIs) and a $50 fee for DUI convictions in Justice, County, and Circuit Courts. The collected funds must be used exclusively for maintaining and renovating the courthouse, which is designated as a Mississippi Landmark. The fee structure expires on July 1, 2029, and applies only to Lee County courts.
Maddy summaryHB 1325 revises Mississippi's process for counties to select financial institutions to hold public funds (county depositories). It removes a previous ban on county boards of supervisors designating a depository during the final year of their four-year term and sets a maximum 24-month notice period for publishing bid opportunities during that time. The bill requires boards to publish notice to federally insured banks, receive bids at designated meetings, and select depositories based on factors like security, fees, and service quality, while ensuring no conflicts of interest. This directly affects county boards of supervisors and financial institutions seeking to serve as county depositories.
Maddy summaryHB 1986 authorizes Lee County, Mississippi's Board of Supervisors to enter 30-year lease agreements for public safety facilities, including infrastructure and access road improvements. The bill directly affects Lee County and state agencies that would lease or use the facilities, such as public safety operations. Key provisions allow the county to finance these facilities through 30-year certificates of participation and specify that all lease terms must comply with existing Mississippi law. The bill does not create new policy but enables a specific financial mechanism for acquiring and maintaining public safety infrastructure.
Maddy summaryHB 1428 replaces Mississippi's outdated money transmission laws with the "Money Transmission Modernization Act," directly affecting businesses that transmit money (like digital wallets, payment processors, and fintech companies) operating in the state. The bill standardizes licensing requirements, modernizes safety rules to protect customer funds, and clarifies which activities require a license versus those that are exempt. Key provisions include new rules for licensing, oversight of "key individuals" (like executives), reporting requirements, and a transition period to phase out the old law. The law aims to reduce regulatory burden across states, combat financial crime, and support innovation while ensuring customer funds are safeguarded.
Maddy summaryHB 1306 reduces penalties for preneed funeral service companies that miss annual reporting deadlines. It lowers the fine amount the Mississippi Secretary of State can impose for late filings of preneed contract reports (from $25 per day) and makes fines discretionary rather than mandatory. The bill directly affects preneed establishments (funeral service companies selling advance arrangements) by giving the Secretary flexibility in enforcing late-report penalties. This change modifies Section 75-63-67 of Mississippi law, focusing on administrative penalties without altering reporting requirements or deadlines.
Maddy summaryHR 131 is a symbolic resolution commending the Tupelo High School girls cross country team for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2023 and 2024, and honoring their coach, Teneeshia Boyd, as the 2024 Mississippi Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year. It directly recognizes the team's athletic achievement (including their 2024 race time of 1:44:32.74 and team score of 81) and Coach Boyd's coaching accolade. As a procedural resolution, it contains no policy changes or funding and serves solely to publicly recognize their accomplishments. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives in April 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) that formally commends Major General John Trent Kelly for his 40-year military career and congratulates him upon his retirement in May 2025. It specifically recognizes his service in the Mississippi Army National Guard, including deployments to Desert Storm and Iraq, his leadership roles, and his awards. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, regulations, or people beyond expressing the Mississippi House of Representatives' gratitude for his service. It was adopted and signed by the legislature in March 2025.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Tupelo High School's football team and head coach Ty Hardin for winning the 2024 MHSAA Class 7A state championship. It recognizes their undefeated 14-0 season, including a 28-16 championship victory over Brandon High School, without creating any new policies or obligations. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's achievement, the coach's leadership, and community support. It is a non-binding gesture of recognition, consistent with standard legislative resolutions for athletic accomplishments.