Maddy summaryHB 1498 creates the Mississippi Comprehensive Cancer Care Coalition Task Force to develop a state-wide plan addressing cancer care gaps. The task force, composed of 20 members including legislators, health officials, cancer advocacy groups, survivors, and healthcare providers, must create a data-driven plan by December 1, 2025, focusing on equity, prevention, treatment, and survivorship across all cancer care stages. It will propose specific legislation to the legislature based on its findings, using principles aligned with CDC and National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. This bill directly affects Mississippi's cancer care system by mandating a coordinated strategy to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for all residents.
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Maddy summaryHB 403, the "No Patient Left Alone Act," gives minors and adults in Mississippi healthcare facilities the right to designate a parent, guardian, spouse, family member, or caregiver to be physically present during their care. Healthcare facilities may limit visitation only for medical reasons, safety concerns, disruptive behavior, or policy violations, but cannot require patients to waive this right or terminate it. The Mississippi Department of Health must create informational materials for facilities and can impose fines (up to $10,000 per day) for violations. The law does not override medical emergencies or federal safety protocols and takes effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 116 requires Mississippi's State Department of Health to add Alzheimer's disease and dementia education to its existing public health programs. It mandates clear public outreach about brain health, early warning signs, and risk reduction - especially for high-risk groups - and trains healthcare providers on proven tools for early detection and Medicare billing. The bill directly affects Mississippi residents, particularly seniors and caregivers, by improving access to dementia-related information through current health initiatives. It does not create new programs but integrates education into existing outreach and provider training efforts. (Note: The bill died in committee on March 4, 2025.)
Maddy summaryHB 19 revises Mississippi's procurement rules for state agencies and local governing authorities (like counties and school districts), requiring reverse auctions as the primary method for most purchases over $75,000. If an agency or authority decides a reverse auction isn't appropriate, it must submit a written explanation and get approval from either the Public Procurement Review Board (for state agencies) or its governing board (for local authorities). The bill explicitly excludes public construction projects (including roads and buildings) and certain school purchases (like educational software) from the reverse auction requirement. The legislation died in committee in March 2025 and did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1656, the STRONG Act, would provide tax benefits and health care support for Mississippi National Guard members and their families. It increases income tax exemptions for Guard and Reserve members, creates a $250 annual credit against motor vehicle taxes for service members and their spouses, and establishes a program to reimburse National Guard members for Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The Adjutant General would administer the program and report its progress to the legislature. The bill passed the legislature in February 2025 but died on calendar before becoming law.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (HR 58) commending the Columbus Christian Academy Lady Rams basketball team for winning the 2025 Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class 2A Girls State Basketball Championship. It highlights their undefeated record, multiple championships, and individual player achievements, including All-Tournament selections and career points. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses recognition through a formal commendation by the Mississippi House of Representatives, with no new laws, funding, or obligations created.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution honoring Officer Troy Floyd of the Summit Police Department, who died in the line of duty on August 8, 2024. It expresses the legislature's deepest sympathy to his family and commemorates his 28-year career in law enforcement across multiple Mississippi departments. The resolution formally recognizes his service, sacrifice, and legacy of commitment to community safety, without creating any new laws or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the Mississippi income tax credit available to employers who provide dependent care or child care stipends to their employees during work hours. It raises the minimum child care stipend requirement from $3,000 to $6,000 and expands the types of care facilities that qualify for the credit. Employers can claim the credit against their net costs for contracted care services, staff expenses, facility construction, or stipend payments, with unused credits allowed to carry forward for five years. The bill requires employers to certify specific information to the Department of Revenue and mandates that care facilities meet state licensing standards or serve specific age groups and populations.
Maddy summaryHB 1949 allocates $2 million from the State General Fund to the City of Columbus to cover costs for establishing the Northeast Mississippi Area Crime Center (NEMACC). The funding is intended to support crime reduction efforts in the Golden Triangle area and North Mississippi region during fiscal year 2026. This procedural bill provides direct financial assistance to Columbus' governing authorities for the center's setup, with no policy changes or new requirements. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 1947 would have provided $2 million in state funds to the City of Columbus, Mississippi, to support flood prevention efforts during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds were intended to cover specific costs, including infrastructure improvements to reduce flooding, completing a watershed-based storm water management plan, and conducting a joint city-county storm water assessment. This appropriation would have been drawn from the State General Fund and paid to Columbus via state warrants. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.