Maddy summarySB 2557 defines "nicotine-adjacent products" as items containing substances chemically similar to nicotine (like 6-methylnicotine or nicotinamide), or products marketed to avoid existing regulations. It prohibits selling these products or related components to anyone under 21, requiring in-person age verification with ID or third-party online checks. Retailers face escalating fines ($250-$1,000 per violation) for underage sales, with enhanced penalties for distribution within 1,500 feet of schools or educational properties. The bill directly affects retailers selling nicotine products and minors under 21, updating Mississippi’s regulatory framework to include these newly defined products under existing e-cigarette restrictions.
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Maddy summarySB 2769 establishes the "Market-Ready Homes Revolving Loan Program" to provide short-term loans for homeowners to make essential repairs and upgrades to existing homes, primarily targeting "starter homes" (defined as homes where the owner's income is within 20% of 5.4x the local median income). The Mississippi Home Corporation administers the program, offering loans up to $30,000 (capped at 85% of a post-repair Broker Price Opinion) for repairs like roofing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, requiring contractor quotes and a six-month real estate listing. Loans have a six-month term with below-market interest rates and mandatory repayment, with extensions possible under specific closing or refinancing conditions. The program is funded through a one-time legislative appropriation into a revolving fund held in the state treasury, designed to help homeowners qualify for mortgages by improving their property's market value.
Maddy summaryHB 788 modifies Mississippi's election rules to allow voters who are not registered in the jurisdiction they are voting in (but are otherwise eligible) to cast an affidavit ballot. This ballot will be used as their official voter registration, adding them to the statewide voter rolls as if they had completed a standard registration form. The bill also allows the affidavit ballot to serve as a written request to transfer voting precincts or wards, and automatically reactivates voters who were placed on inactive status (due to a confirmation notice) after they cast such a ballot. These changes aim to streamline voter registration and address common issues at polling places.
Maddy summarySB 2622, the "Mississippi One Door Website Act," requires the state’s Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) to create a single website allowing Mississippi residents and businesses to access all state agency services through one login. The website must enable data sharing between agencies (while protecting privacy), let users check eligibility for programs, avoid duplicate filings, and provide updates on relevant state laws. It also mandates business owners can file registrations and operating requirements online through this platform. The site must be fully operational by January 1, 2028, with ITS authorized to establish rules for its implementation.
Maddy summaryHB 999 establishes the Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry within the State Department of Health to track the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease and related conditions (Parkinsonisms) across the state. It requires movement disorder centers and certified healthcare providers treating these conditions to submit patient data to the registry starting January 1, 2027, with patients able to opt out of data collection. The registry will collect epidemiological data while keeping all information confidential, and the Department must make anonymized data available to approved researchers. The bill also mandates public website updates, annual reports to health committees, and requires the State Health Officer to appoint an advisory committee with patient and medical expertise to guide the registry.
Maddy summarySB 2316 clarifies Mississippi law regarding devices that muffle firearm noise (commonly called silencers). It states that making, selling, or possessing such devices is unlawful in Mississippi *only* if those actions already violate federal law. The bill does not create new restrictions but ensures state penalties align with federal regulations. Violations would be punishable by a misdemeanor fine of up to $500 or 30 days in jail. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 2847 requires state and local government entities (like counties, cities, and agencies) to round cash payments for taxes, fees, fines, or assessments to the nearest 5¢. It applies to all government collections paid in cash - such as county clerk copy fees or tax payments - but does not affect private merchants' sales pricing. If private businesses pay cash taxes to the Mississippi Department of Revenue, those amounts must be rounded to the nearest 5¢. The bill amends existing statutes (including fee schedules for county clerks and newspaper publications) to implement this rounding rule.
Maddy summarySB 2679, the Mississippi Land Bank Act, allows cities and counties to create land banks that acquire, clean, and redevelop vacant or abandoned properties. These land banks can purchase properties (including tax-forfeited land), demolish unsafe structures, rehabilitate buildings, and sell properties to return them to productive use. The bill directly affects communities struggling with blighted properties, which currently cost local governments lost tax revenue and safety hazards. Key mechanisms include land banks operating with the flexibility of private property owners, accepting tax-forfeited properties from the state, and establishing financing structures for redevelopment. The law aims to address neighborhood deterioration and strengthen local economies by revitalizing underutilized land.
Maddy summarySB 3144 appropriates $3 million from the State General Fund to the City of Hattiesburg for downtown veteran district improvements during fiscal year 2027. The funds cover specific infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, sidewalks, stormwater systems, utility relocation, and lighting in the veteran district area. This bill directly provides financial support to Hattiesburg for physical improvements in a designated downtown neighborhood serving veterans. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or regulations.
Maddy summaryHB 1834 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds for capital improvements at Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, and Mississippi Valley State University. The bill directs bond proceeds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure at these three public universities. The State Bond Commission would manage the bond issuance, with funds deposited into a special account for these specific projects. This is a funding mechanism, not a new program, and directly affects the operational infrastructure of these institutions.