Rep. Kimberly Remak

Maddy summaryHB 619 would authorize sheriffs and deputies in Mississippi counties with 150,000+ residents (per 2020 census) to use radar speed detection equipment on public county roads outside incorporated cities and excluding interstates. It requires county boards of supervisors to approve such use and mandates that funds from radar fines be dedicated solely to funding school resource officers. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety could intervene if abuse of the equipment is reported. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 705, titled "Enhanced penalties for use of mask in commission of a crime; authorize," would have required Mississippi courts to add a mandatory 1-2 year prison sentence for anyone convicted of a crime while wearing a facial mask, hood, or other face-covering that concealed their identity. The bill directly affected individuals convicted of crimes committed with facial concealment during sentencing. Key provisions mandated the enhanced penalty be added to the standard sentence for such offenses, with no judicial discretion to reduce it. However, the bill died in committee in February 2026 and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 736 requires Mississippi voter registrars to verify U.S. citizenship for new applicants by submitting their information to the federal SAVE system (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements). If SAVE flags an applicant as potentially non-citizen, the registrar must send a 30-day notice requesting proof of citizenship (e.g., birth certificate or passport); failure to provide proof may result in the applicant being marked "pending" (allowing an affidavit ballot) or "rejected" after the next federal election. Registrars must annually report flagged applicants to the Secretary of State, and the Secretary must conduct two annual checks of voter records against SAVE, reporting results to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 1156 allows Mississippi residents with valid firearms permits to renew their licenses online instead of visiting in person. The bill amends existing law (Section 45-9-101) to add an online renewal option for permits that are valid for five years. It directly affects current permit holders who must currently renew through physical or mail processes. The key change is streamlining the renewal process via a digital portal, without altering eligibility requirements or permit fees.

Maddy summaryHB 1154 requires that the sex designated on a birth certificate must reflect the sex assigned at birth and can only be changed if a verified error is proven through medical records from birth or a statement from the delivering physician. It also mandates that the sex on a driver's license must match the sex shown on the birth certificate, preventing separate updates to the license. This bill directly affects individuals seeking to update their sex marker on official documents by restricting changes to birth certificates and driver's licenses. The law would have required strict verification of a birth error for any sex marker change, making the process more restrictive.

Maddy summaryHB 1325 removes a restriction preventing a specific psychiatric residential treatment facility in DeSoto County from participating in Mississippi's Medicaid program. The bill amends state law to delete a prohibition that blocked the facility - established under a hospital's Certificate of Need approval - from receiving Medicaid payments for its services. This change would directly allow the facility to bill Medicaid for care provided to eligible patients, without altering Medicaid eligibility or funding levels. The bill died in committee and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 573 establishes a formal process for removing Mississippi school board members who commit misconduct, including intentional wrongdoing (malfeasance), improper conduct (misfeasance), failure to act (nonfeasance), neglect of duties, breach of public trust, or abuse of authority. It requires the school board to formally recommend removal to the local governing authority, which must hold a hearing with notice to the member, allow testimony, and vote by majority to approve removal. The bill specifically adds chronic absenteeism from board meetings as grounds for removal due to neglect of duties. An aggrieved party may appeal the governing authority’s decision to circuit court.

Maddy summaryHB 1673 establishes requirements for pharmacies based outside Mississippi that serve Mississippi residents or businesses. It mandates these nonresident pharmacies to obtain a state permit, maintain specific records of controlled substances, provide a toll-free patient hotline during business hours, and ensure their pharmacist-in-charge holds valid licenses in both Mississippi and their home state. The bill also requires pharmacies to submit inspection reports and comply with Mississippi pharmacy laws, with permits subject to denial or revocation for violations. These rules apply to any nonresident pharmacy dispensing medications directly to Mississippi consumers.

Maddy summaryHB 570 requires Mississippi public school boards to create and implement age-appropriate cell phone policies for students during the entire academic day (bell-to-bell), affecting all public elementary, middle, and high schools. The bill mandates restrictions on phone use in classrooms during instruction, requires devices to be stored off-person (e.g., in lockers or backpacks), and prohibits suspensions or expulsions for violations. It also specifies minimum rules for different grade levels - like banning phones entirely in elementary buildings versus allowing stored phones in middle schools - and requires schools to use designated communication tools for emergencies. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 1166 requires Mississippi's Secretary of State to publish post-election audit reports on the state website within 120 days after each general election. The reports must detail findings on election procedures (like ballot handling and equipment testing), identify issues affecting election outcomes or voter disenfranchisement, and include recommendations for improvement. This bill directly affects the Secretary of State's office and county election officials, who must review and comment on reports before publication. The bill was referred to the Apportionment and Elections Committee in January 2026 but died there in February 2026 without becoming law.