Rep. Dan Eubanks

Maddy summaryHB 813 would prohibit the State of Mississippi from complying with or recognizing any federal government actions (including mandates, orders, or laws) that the state deems to violate the Tenth Amendment's separation of powers between state and federal governments. The bill directly affects Mississippi state agencies and officials by requiring them to reject such federal directives starting July 1, 2026. It bases this on the state's interpretation of federal overreach, without defining specific criteria for what constitutes a violation. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and is not currently law.

Maddy summaryHB 783 requires food containing mRNA vaccines or vaccine material to carry a conspicuous label, but it is based on a scientific misunderstanding since mRNA vaccines are medical products not used in food. The bill directly affects food manufacturers and sellers in Mississippi by prohibiting the sale of any food containing mRNA vaccines unless labeled with a clear notice of their presence. It includes an exception allowing "mRNA free" labeling for meat products derived from animals not given mRNA vaccines. The law does not change actual food safety standards but mandates specific labeling for a non-existent scenario, as mRNA vaccines are never added to food products.

Maddy summaryHB 782 prohibits the construction, removal, or alteration of any monument, statue, memorial, display, or nameplate on Mississippi's State Capitol grounds without specific legislative approval. This requirement applies solely to the Capitol grounds, not other public spaces or existing monuments protected under other laws. The bill mandates that any such change must be authorized by an act of the Mississippi Legislature, ensuring legislative oversight for these displays. It does not affect the management of monuments elsewhere in the state or existing protections for military-related memorials.

Maddy summaryHB 784 clarifies that Mississippi's milk regulations do not apply to owners of goats, cows, or sheep who use milk from their animals for personal consumption or other personal use. The bill amends Section 75-31-65 of the Mississippi Code to explicitly exempt such personal use from existing milk product regulations. This directly affects individual livestock owners who produce milk for household use, not commercial sales. The key mechanism is a clear legal exemption added to the regulatory text, ensuring these owners are not subject to standard milk processing or safety requirements for their personal consumption.

Maddy summaryHB 811 prohibits the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock, poultry, or food products intended for human consumption in Mississippi. It directly affects farmers, ranchers, and food processors who raise or handle animals or produce for human consumption. The bill bans administering mRNA vaccines to these animals, defines "mRNA vaccine" for regulatory purposes, and allows meat products to be labeled "mRNA free" if animals weren’t given such vaccines. Violations would be misdemeanors, and the bill amended Mississippi’s food safety laws to include these provisions. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 786 allows Mississippi vehicle owners to reuse license plates when purchasing a new vehicle under specific conditions. If buying from a dealer (after trading in a vehicle) or transferring ownership privately, owners may keep the traded-in plate if it matches the new vehicle's plate series, vehicle type, and registration county. The bill amends two vehicle registration laws (§ 27-19-63 and § 27-19-141) to replace the requirement of surrendering plates during transfers. This change directly affects individual car buyers and sellers who trade or transfer vehicles within the same county.

Maddy summaryHB 781 requires municipalities in Mississippi to hold separate elections in both the city and the territory proposed for annexation whenever a city seeks to expand its boundaries. The bill mandates that annexation can only proceed if a majority of voters in *both* areas approve the measure, replacing previous court-based processes. It also prohibits municipalities from proposing the same annexation for five years if either election rejects the plan. This directly affects cities seeking to grow and residents in unincorporated areas targeted for annexation, shifting decision-making from chancery courts to voter approval.

Maddy summaryHB 785, the Mississippi On-Farm Sales and Food Freedom Act, prohibits local governments (counties, municipalities) from regulating how farmers grow or raise agricultural products on private property or restricting direct sales of unprocessed farm goods from producers to consumers. It eliminates permit requirements for non-commercial home gardening, backyard chickens, rabbits, or milk goats used by residents for household consumption, and requires "buyer beware" labels on unprocessed products to disclose consumption risks. The bill does not override local zoning laws or nuisance regulations, and specifically expands raw milk sales rules to include cow milk. It affects Mississippi farmers selling directly to consumers and local governments managing land use.

Maddy summaryHB 812 would make it a felony for out-of-state individuals or entities to supply abortion drugs to Mississippi residents, targeting those who mail, ship, or place such drugs into commerce knowing they’ll be used in Mississippi. It imposes penalties of up to $100,000 fines or 10 years in prison for violations, while allowing pregnant women to sue foreign senders for $10,000 per violation. The bill defines "abortifacient" as drugs requiring FDA approval or primarily used for abortion and includes defenses for licensed in-state medical providers. It does not criminalize pregnant women or lawful medical procedures. (Note: The bill died in committee in February 2026 and is not law.)

Maddy summaryThis proposed bill (HB 1417) would prohibit Mississippi courts from applying Sharia law or any other foreign legal system in divorce and child custody cases. It would void any contract or court order attempting to use such foreign law if it violates constitutional rights under U.S. or Mississippi law. The bill defines "foreign law" broadly but explicitly excludes U.S. and state laws, requiring courts to apply only Mississippi or U.S. legal standards in family matters. It affects all Mississippi family court proceedings involving marriage or parental relationships. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and never became law.