Maddy summaryThis bill removes two existing restrictions on abortion in Mississippi: the ban on procedures after 15 weeks of pregnancy and the ban on abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. It also amends medical licensing laws to eliminate the specific penalty that previously allowed for license revocation or disciplinary action against physicians who perform abortions after a detectable fetal heartbeat. The changes directly affect pregnant individuals in Mississippi who may seek abortion services after these gestational limits and physicians who provide reproductive care. By repealing these specific statutes, the bill allows abortions to continue beyond the previously prohibited timeframes without the added threat of professional licensing penalties for providers.
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Maddy summaryThis bill (HC 22) proposes a constitutional amendment to automatically restore voting rights to Mississippi residents convicted of felonies once they complete all sentencing requirements (e.g., prison time, probation, fines). It directly affects people with felony convictions who have finished their sentences but were previously unable to vote without legislative action. The amendment would replace current law (Section 241) by removing the automatic suspension of voting rights upon conviction and eliminating the legislature’s ability to restore rights via a two-thirds vote (repealing Section 253). The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not advance to a vote by voters.
Maddy summaryHB 893 amends Mississippi law to authorize additional judges for the Seventh Circuit Court District. Currently, the district has eight circuit judges (two elected per subdistrict), but this bill increases that number by adding more judges to the district's authorized staffing. The change directly affects the Seventh Circuit Court District's operations, which covers multiple counties in Mississippi. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and modifies Section 9-7-25 of the Mississippi Code.
Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill would remove existing state laws that currently ban most abortions, allowing the procedure in cases where it is not explicitly prohibited. It directly affects pregnant individuals, healthcare providers, and others involved in reproductive care by eliminating criminal penalties for performing or assisting with abortions. The legislation repeals four specific sections of state code that classify abortion-related actions as felonies or misdemeanors, including provisions that criminalize causing an abortion, allowing a fetus to die during a failed procedure, or providing medical instruments for the process. If enacted, these changes would take effect on July 1, 2025, and would align Mississippi's abortion laws with those that permit the procedure without restriction.
Maddy summaryHB 1009 would have required Mississippi to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement where participating states pledge to award all electoral votes to the candidate winning the national popular vote. If enacted, Mississippi voters would have elected presidential electors based on the national popular vote total, not the state's vote, with state officials calculating and certifying the national winner. The bill specifically amended Mississippi election code to align with this process, directing chief election officials to determine the national popular vote winner and certify electors accordingly. This would have directly affected how Mississippi's 6 electoral votes are allocated in presidential elections, shifting from the current state-based system to one tied to the nationwide popular vote. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 1104 would repeal Mississippi's current abortion exceptions (allowing abortions only to save the mother's life or in cases of rape) and set a statewide referendum for November 4, 2025. The vote would ask: "Abortions shall be prohibited in Mississippi except where necessary for the preservation of the mother's life or where the pregnancy was caused by rape." If a majority votes "Yes" (prohibiting abortions), the repeal does not take effect; if a majority votes "No," the repeal becomes law effective January 1, 2026. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never advanced to a vote.
Maddy summaryHB 1018 would amend Mississippi law to establish the second Monday in October as "Indigenous Native American Day," adding it as a legal holiday requiring state government offices to close. This bill directly affects Mississippi residents and state operations by creating a new paid holiday, replacing the current "Confederate Memorial Day" designation in the holiday schedule. The key provision formally adds this day to Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which lists official state holidays. Note: The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and has not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1019, the "Land Bank Act," allows Mississippi counties and municipalities to create land bank authorities to acquire, clear ownership of, and convert vacant or abandoned properties into productive uses like housing or business sites. These authorities can buy property, issue bonds for financing, and use streamlined processes to resolve title issues, while being prohibited from developing casinos, using eminent domain, or levying taxes. The bill directly affects local governments seeking to revitalize blighted areas through coordinated property management. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not advance to the full legislature.
Maddy summaryHB 1364 revises the requirements for Mississippi's distinctive "Jack and Jill of America, Inc." license tags. It increases the minimum number of tags that must be pre-purchased and paid for from 100 to 150 tags, with the organization required to meet this threshold within three years of the tag's authorization. This change directly affects supporters of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. who wish to obtain these specialty vehicle tags. The bill modifies Section 27-19-56.554 to reflect this new 150-tag minimum, ensuring the organization secures sufficient demand before the state issues the tags.
Maddy summaryHB 732 would allow Mississippi residents to register to vote automatically when applying for, renewing, or updating a driver's license or state ID at the Department of Public Safety. It requires collecting basic personal information (name, address, date of birth, etc.) during these transactions, with an opt-out option for those who decline registration. If not opted out, the Department forwards the information to the Secretary of State for voter registration processing. The bill does not change voter eligibility requirements but streamlines registration through existing DMV interactions. This bill died in committee on February 4, 2025.