Maddy summaryHB 399 authorizes Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) certified by Mississippi's State Department of Health and assigned to law enforcement agency Special Response Teams (SRT) or SWAT teams - after completing specialized Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) or Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training - to perform specific advanced medical procedures under medical control. Key provisions include airway management (using devices like BVM), chest needle decompression for tension pneumothorax, and IV access for fluid administration. The bill references updating existing statutes (Sections 41-60-11 and 41-60-13) to formalize these expanded EMT roles and requires the State Board of Health to establish implementation rules. The bill was referred to committee but died there on February 3, 2026, and did not advance to law.
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Maddy summaryThis bill would require dental and medical practices in Mississippi to offer patients their records after the legally required retention period ends. If patients decline to take their records, practices must obtain written confirmation of their decision. It directly affects healthcare providers (dentists and physicians) and their patients regarding access to medical and dental records.
Maddy summaryHB 682 limits damage recovery for victims when the at-fault driver doesn't carry required insurance. It caps recoveries at $15,000 for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage, but exceptions apply if the other driver was at fault (e.g., DUI, intentional harm, or fleeing the scene). Drivers must acknowledge this rule when applying for licenses or vehicle registration, and it does not apply to parked vehicles or certain passengers. The bill aims to reduce liability for uninsured drivers while maintaining access to compensation in clear fault scenarios.
Maddy summaryHB 1018 would require termination from Mississippi's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for state employees convicted of a felony related to their job duties, effective July 1, 2026. It specifies that retirement benefits would stop upon conviction (or guilty/nolo contendere plea) for such crimes, though retirees charged with these crimes would keep benefits until conviction. The bill also mandates refunding a member's accumulated retirement contributions without interest if convicted, and allows continued health insurance coverage under the same terms as retirees. This directly affects state employees covered by PERS who face felony convictions tied to their public employment.
Maddy summaryHB 1036 would amend Mississippi's retirement system to allow law enforcement officers and firefighters hired into the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) on or after March 1, 2026, to receive a retirement allowance after 25 years of service, regardless of age. The bill changes existing rules by replacing age-based retirement requirements with a fixed 25-year service threshold for these specific professions. This policy change would apply only to new hires after the effective date, not to current or past employees. The bill modifies sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, and related PERS code provisions to implement this adjustment.
Maddy summaryHB 733 increases the maximum charge municipal courts in Mississippi can impose on convicted misdemeanor offenders for jail costs, raising the limit from $35.00 to $50.00 per conviction. This change directly affects municipal courts and individuals convicted of misdemeanors in Mississippi. The bill amends Section 21-23-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to adjust this specific fee amount. It does not alter other provisions of the law or introduce new mechanisms. The change is a straightforward adjustment to existing court fee authority.
Maddy summaryHB 35 is an appropriation bill that allocates state funds for Mississippi's legislative operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It directly funds salaries, travel, and daily allowances for House and Senate members, contingent operating funds for both chambers, and expenses for key legislative committees - including the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Performance Evaluation Committee, and Reapportionment Committee. The bill also covers assessments for interstate organizations like the Southern States Energy Board and allocates $2.4 million for computer systems upgrades for the Budget Committee. As a procedural funding measure, it does not create new policies but ensures existing legislative bodies have resources for their mandated duties.
Maddy summaryHB 40 reappropriates existing state funds for construction and renovation projects at Mississippi state agencies, universities, community colleges, and facilities like water treatment plants. It renews authorization for unused funds from prior fiscal years (up to $175 million total), specifically for projects previously approved under bills like HB 1816 (2024) and HB 1643 (2023). The bill does not create new funding but allows agencies to spend leftover money from the previous year on the same projects they were originally intended for. It explicitly states that spending cannot exceed the unspent balance as of June 30, 2025, and cannot change the original project purpose. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a new policy.
Maddy summaryHB 32 appropriates $46.39 million (split between $33.89 million general funds and $12.50 million special funds) for Mississippi's Attorney General's Office for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the Attorney General's operations by funding salaries, staffing headcounts (91 permanent, 209 time-limited positions), and operational expenses. Key provisions strictly limit "Personal Services" spending to $30.72 million for salaries and fringe benefits, prohibit using funds for promotions or salary increases beyond budgeted amounts, and require compliance with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan. The bill mandates detailed financial reporting and ties funding to specific performance metrics like criminal conviction affirmations (target: 93%).
Maddy summaryHB 38 is a funding bill that allocates $75.9 million in state funds for Mississippi's judicial system for fiscal year 2026. It provides specific appropriations for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, trial judges (including special judges and chancellors), the Administrative Office of Courts, and specialized programs like Drug Courts, Mental Health Treatment Courts, and the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. The bill does not create new laws or policies but ensures funding for existing court operations, staff positions, and court-related services as detailed in the appropriations sections.