Rep. Dan Eubanks

Maddy summaryHB 1406 would amend Mississippi law to explicitly exempt private owners of goats, cows, or sheep from dairy regulations when using milk from their animals for personal consumption. It directly affects individuals who own small numbers of dairy animals and consume the milk themselves, rather than selling it commercially. The key provision states that existing milk and milk product regulations "shall not be deemed to prohibit" such personal use, clarifying that these rules do not apply to owners using raw milk for themselves. This change would remove regulatory barriers for small-scale personal milk consumption without altering commercial dairy oversight. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1372 expands Mississippi's Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Death Benefits Trust Fund to include county road and public works employees who maintain roads and public infrastructure as eligible beneficiaries. The bill modifies the definition of "covered individual" to add these workers, meaning they would qualify for a $100,000 death benefit if they die while performing job duties due to a covered cause (like a work-related injury or incident). This benefit, paid to designated beneficiaries or next of kin if no designation exists, is in addition to existing workers' compensation or pension benefits. The trust fund, initially funded with $200,000, would manage these payments under the Department of Public Safety. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1385, the "Mississippi Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act," establishes that parents have exclusive rights to direct their child's upbringing, education, health care, and mental health without state interference. It requires schools to develop policies promoting parental involvement (including access to curriculum and records) and mandates written parental consent for medical/mental health care, biometric scans, DNA collection, and certain school instruction. The bill directly affects parents of children under 18 in Mississippi public schools and healthcare settings, granting them legal authority over educational choices and health decisions. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have prevented Mississippi Medicaid from seeking repayment for benefits from ABLE savings accounts established under state law. It specifically protects funds in these accounts - designed for people with disabilities to save without losing eligibility for benefits - from being used to cover Medicaid costs after the account holder's death. The bill amended state laws to ensure ABLE accounts are exempt from estate recovery rules that typically allow Medicaid to reclaim funds from a beneficiary's estate. This change would directly affect Mississippi residents with disabilities who use ABLE accounts to save for future needs while maintaining eligibility for public assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 1365 prohibits the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock, poultry, and animals raised for food intended for human consumption in Mississippi. It bans administering such vaccines to animals destined for meat, dairy, or egg production, with violations classified as misdemeanors. The bill also allows "mRNA-free" labeling for meat products from animals not given these vaccines and updates inspection duties for livestock inspectors. The bill was referred to relevant committees but died in committee in February 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1371 requires Mississippi school districts to adopt policies allowing students to miss up to 125 class periods annually (max 3 periods weekly) for religious instruction outside school. It mandates written parental consent, prohibits school funding or resources for these courses, and exempts instructors from teaching licenses. Students attending such courses remain counted in school attendance, may earn elective credit (evaluated neutrally for secular content), and assume responsibility for missed work. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and does not apply to charter or virtual schools.

Maddy summaryHB 1422 prohibits health insurance plans from paying incentives to providers for administering vaccines or denying reimbursement based on vaccination administration. It protects individuals who refuse vaccines for reasons of conscience from discrimination in employment, schools, housing, and services. The bill standardizes medical exemption forms for healthcare providers and requires parents seeking school exemptions to complete a state affidavit acknowledging vaccine risks and benefits, valid for one year. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not advance further.

Maddy summaryHB 1090 requires counties and municipalities using handheld traffic cameras (defined as "manually operated automated recording equipment") to confirm the driver's identity before issuing fines for traffic violations. It clarifies that officers must verify who was operating the vehicle to enforce traffic laws, such as speeding or signal violations. The bill also specifies that Mississippi will not recognize out-of-state fines from similar systems unless the issuing state participates in the Driver License Compact. These provisions aim to standardize verification processes for traffic enforcement fines.

Maddy summaryHB 1041 creates a new felony crime called "abortion trafficking" in Mississippi, specifically targeting adults who transport unemancipated minors (under 18 without court emancipation) across state lines for an abortion - even with parental consent. The law prohibits recruiting, harboring, or transporting such minors for abortion services, with penalties including fines up to $10,000 or 2-5 years in prison. It explicitly states that parental consent is a defense for the minor but not for the transporter, and it allows the state Attorney General to prosecute if local prosecutors refuse. This bill directly affects adults facilitating cross-state abortion access for minors under parental care, not the minors or abortion providers themselves. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 1357 revises Mississippi's nursing law to change requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists. It allows APRNs (except certified nurse anesthetists) to work independently after completing 5,000 clinical hours under a collaborative relationship with a doctor, and nurse anesthetists after 8,000 hours. The bill also prohibits doctors from charging APRNs for their collaborative role and permits using pre-enactment hours toward the requirement. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and is not currently law.