Maddy summaryHB 841 establishes the Mississippi Workforce Innovation Performance Loan Fund to provide zero-interest loans to eligible training providers like community colleges, nonprofits, and public-private partnerships. Loans range from $250,000 to $1 million per project and are partially or fully forgiven based on trainee job placement rates: 80%+ placement results in 100% forgiveness, 70-80% results in partial forgiveness, and below 70% requires repayment. The Mississippi Development Authority administers the program, requiring providers to verify outcomes through wage records or employer confirmation and submit performance reports. Unforgiven loan amounts are repaid into the fund for future use, with all funds maintained separately in the state treasury.
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Maddy summaryHB 1021 authorizes Mississippi's Commissioner of Insurance to apply for a State Innovation Waiver under Section 1332 of the federal Affordable Care Act. This amendment to state law (adding subsection (f) to Section 83-9-253) gives the Commissioner explicit authority to seek waivers that would allow Mississippi to modify certain ACA requirements for its health insurance marketplace. The bill directly affects the Commissioner's office, enabling it to pursue federal waivers without needing additional legislative approval for that specific action. It does not change existing insurance rules or coverage but creates a pathway for potential state-level adjustments to healthcare policy.
Maddy summaryHB 1086 prohibits intentionally using chemicals within Mississippi to alter weather, temperature, or sunlight intensity through methods like injection, release, or dispersion. Violations carry felony penalties, including fines up to $100,000 or up to five years in prison for most individuals or businesses, with reduced penalties for aircraft operators. The bill requires public infrastructure operators (like airports) to report on aircraft equipped for such activities starting October 2026, and mandates public reporting mechanisms for observed violations. It also references existing air and water pollution laws (Mississippi Code Sections 49-17-5 et seq.) for potential future updates.
Maddy summaryHB 1232 prohibits knowingly transporting unauthorized aliens (people without legal U.S. immigration status) into Mississippi as a felony, with penalties including 1-5 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. It also criminalizes forging government documents to help unauthorized aliens appear legal, with similar penalties. The bill increases penalties for employers failing to verify immigration status (E-verification), bans unauthorized aliens from labor union leadership roles, and requires state agencies to stop providing public benefits without immigration status checks. It died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1336 prohibits healthcare providers from using the "buy and bill" process for cancer treatment medications. This process allows providers to purchase specialty drugs from distributors, store them in-house, administer them to patients, and bill insurers for reimbursement. The bill directly affects cancer treatment providers who currently use this model for chemotherapy or other cancer drugs. It would have banned this practice for cancer medications starting July 1, 2026, but the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not advance further.
Maddy summaryHB 1391 creates a task force to study community water fluoridation in Mississippi, examining both its oral health benefits and potential negative consequences. The task force, composed of 8 members (including legislative appointees and health department representatives), must complete its study and submit recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2026. The bill does not change current fluoridation practices but directs the task force to determine if negatives outweigh positives. This bill died in committee in February 2026 and is no longer active.
Maddy summaryHB 1020 creates a dedicated "Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund" to combat rising insurance fraud, including cyberfraud and deepfakes. It requires property/casualty insurers and life/health insurers to pay annual contributions based on their Mississippi premiums (with a $100 minimum per company), capped at $1 million yearly. Funds must be used exclusively for fraud detection tools, cybersecurity, arson investigations, and related department expenses - no longer flowing into the general state fund. The bill also prevents unspent funds from lapsing into the general fund and allows federal/private grants for the program. This replaces the previous system where insurers paid into the general fund for department costs.
Maddy summaryHB 1100, the "Mississippi Teachers' Bill of Rights," would require teachers to create annual classroom management plans and grant teachers immediate authority to remove students for disruptive, threatening, or dangerous conduct (like persistent refusal to follow directions or verbal outbursts) without prior administrative approval. It mandates schools to notify parents about removal authority, establish clear timelines for plan approvals, and ensure removed students are placed under supervised administrative control - not suspended - while requiring written documentation and behavioral support plans for repeated removals. The bill directly affects Mississippi teachers, students, and school administrators by clarifying classroom management procedures, prohibiting principal interference with teacher removal decisions, and protecting teachers from retaliation for using these rights. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 42 appropriates over $5.2 billion in state funds for Mississippi's K-12 education system for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly funds public schools, the State Department of Education, vocational programs, and specific initiatives like literacy programs, school facilities, special education services, and the Mississippi Student Funding Formula. Key provisions include $2.7 billion for the general education budget, $268 million for the student funding formula, and targeted allocations for programs such as Early Learning Collaboratives ($21.2 million) and Mississippi School for Math and Science ($1.1 million). The bill also restricts $37.6 million in funds to "Personal Services" (salaries and benefits) for education staff, requiring compliance with state personnel pay rules. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, directing existing state resources to existing education programs.
Maddy summaryHB 45 appropriates $1.48 billion from state funds to the Mississippi Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $194.2 million specifically for salaries, benefits, and approved vacancies ("Personal Services"), with strict rules preventing salary reductions below state board minimums and requiring unused "Vacancy Funding" to fill unfilled positions rather than raise existing salaries. The bill also directs $1.02 billion for construction, $274.6 million for maintenance, $81.8 million for debt service, and $37.5 million for aeronautics/rails, plus $650,000 to the Agriculture Department for beaver control and $5 million to Public Safety for commercial truck enforcement. This is a routine funding measure for ongoing transportation operations, not a new policy.