Maddy summaryHB 1219 modifies Mississippi's Small Loan Regulatory Law to allow small loan licensees (for loans of $100+), who typically charge borrowers for recording security instruments, to instead charge a fee for "nonrecording insurance" instead of the actual recording cost. The fee cannot exceed the standard charge the Secretary of State levies for filing a financing statement (Mississippi Financing Statement Form UCC1). This change directly affects small loan borrowers by altering how they pay for securing their loans, while maintaining that licensees cannot require insurance as a loan condition. The bill also includes separate provisions about optional auto club memberships and noncredit insurance, but the core change centers on replacing recording fees with this capped insurance fee.
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Maddy summaryHB 1225 reorganizes existing Mississippi laws about vehicle yield requirements for emergency and service vehicles, consolidating multiple references into a single, updated section (63-3-809). It requires drivers to yield to stationary emergency vehicles (with flashing lights), recovery vehicles (tow trucks), utility vehicles, sanitation vehicles, and rural mail carriers by changing lanes if safe or reducing speed. The bill updates references and grammar in the law but does not change the existing requirements or penalties (fines up to $250 or $1,000 for violations causing injury or damage). This affects all drivers operating vehicles on Mississippi roadways. The bill is procedural, focusing on code clarity rather than creating new regulations.
Maddy summaryHB 1223 allows Mississippi vehicle owners to reuse license plates from a traded-in vehicle on a newly purchased vehicle under specific conditions. It applies to owners who buy from a dealer (as part of a trade-in) or sell a vehicle privately, provided the plate matches the new vehicle’s required series, is authorized for that vehicle type, and the registration county remains the same. The bill eliminates the requirement to surrender the traded-in plate when meeting these conditions. This change simplifies plate reuse for residents without altering vehicle registration fees or tax obligations.
Maddy summaryHB 1221 creates the Mississippi Jenna's Law Task Force to study whether coroners should routinely include Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) as a cause of death in autopsies and report such cases to the National SUDEP Registry. The task force, composed of medical examiners, coroners, epilepsy foundation leaders, and health officials, will examine SUDEP incidence, compare state data with national registries, and recommend potential policy changes. It must submit final recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2027, but does not immediately require any changes to autopsy procedures. This bill directly affects coroners, medical examiners, and epilepsy patients' families by initiating a review of how epilepsy-related deaths are documented. The task force will operate without compensation, using state resources to gather data and develop future legislative proposals.
Maddy summaryHB 1220 limits liability for cybersecurity incidents involving Mississippi state/local governments and certain businesses (called "covered entities") if they follow nationally recognized cybersecurity standards. Specifically, it creates a legal presumption against liability for entities that substantially comply with frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework or federal laws such as HIPAA. This applies when entities implement and maintain security measures protecting personal data, with compliance tailored to their size, complexity, and resources. The bill does not cover government IT acquisitions under existing law or override other immunity protections.
Maddy summaryHB 1578 requires all Mississippi public school districts to adopt policies addressing online safety risks, including social media predators, grooming, and human trafficking, by October 2028. It mandates the State Board of Education to create a model policy by July 2027, covering definitions, safety planning, reporting procedures, staff training, and parent/student education. Schools must integrate age-appropriate lessons on healthy relationships and social media dangers into health courses for grades K-12, using state-approved materials. The policy must be included in school discipline codes and distributed to students and parents annually.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), commending the East Webster High School Wolverines football team and head coach Ron Price for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 2A State Championship. It formally recognizes their achievement of a 14-1 season record, including a 28-16 victory over Heidelberg High School in the championship game. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' support through a formal congratulatory statement.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 69) is a symbolic commendation from the Mississippi House of Representatives honoring the East Webster High School Varsity Cheer Team for winning the MHSAA 2025 1-4A Non-Tumbling State Championship. It specifically recognizes the team's achievement as state champions after previously being runners-up in 2024, and acknowledges their coach, Head Coach Shawna Williams, and the team members listed in the resolution. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal expression of praise for the team's athletic success and sportsmanship.
Maddy summaryHB 1222 would amend Mississippi's compulsory school attendance law to allow excused absences for students participating in roping and barrel horse racing events. This change would directly affect compulsory-school-age children (ages 6-17) who compete in these equestrian events, requiring parents to provide satisfactory evidence to school officials similar to other approved activities. The bill adds these events to the existing list of valid reasons for temporary absence, such as authorized school activities or illness, without altering general attendance requirements. It does not create new educational programs but modifies attendance policy for specific athletic competitions. The bill died in committee and did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1576 requires online platforms (like social media, gaming, and messaging services) to obtain parental consent before allowing minors under 18 to create accounts or use their services. It mandates that providers give parents access to detailed records of their child's activity - including posts, messages, friend connections, game usage, and timestamps - throughout the minor's account use. The bill also requires reasonable age verification methods to confirm users are adults before allowing account creation. This would directly affect minors, parents, and interactive computer service providers operating in Mississippi. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted.