Maddy summaryHB 823, which died in committee on February 3, 2026, would have authorized Mississippi counties and municipalities to contract with other states to house youth offenders when local juvenile detention facilities reached capacity. It specifically required that facilities in other states meet American Correctional Association Standards and the Mississippi Juvenile Detention Facilities Act, and that youth must have been adjudicated for a delinquent act (not involving escape history). The bill also referenced Mississippi’s existing Interstate Compact for Juveniles, ensuring ongoing Mississippi court jurisdiction over these youth. This proposal aimed to address overcrowding in state facilities by enabling interstate partnerships under defined safety and legal standards.
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Maddy summaryHB 821 would increase Mississippi's minimum teacher salary by $4,000 for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. The bill amends state law to adjust the salary scale table, raising the base pay for all teachers based on experience and license type. This change directly affects new teachers and those with less experience by setting a higher starting salary floor. The bill was introduced in 2026 but died in committee without becoming law.
Maddy summaryHB 815 would provide a 3% annual salary increase for all Mississippi state employees, effective July 1, 2026, based on their salary as of June 30, 2026. Part-time employees would receive a proportional increase based on their weekly hours worked. The bill requires the State Personnel Board to adjust job classification pay scales if needed to ensure employees receive the full 3% increase without exceeding their role's maximum pay level, and prevents increases from surpassing an agency's executive head's salary. The Legislature would be required to appropriate funds for this change, which would take effect upon passage.
Maddy summaryHB 824 requires all school bus drivers - both in public school districts and private companies transporting public school students - to complete certified first aid and CPR training. This applies to drivers operating vehicles used for student transportation, directly affecting thousands of bus drivers across Mississippi. The bill mandates the State Board of Education and Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board to enforce this requirement, with the rule taking effect July 1, 2026. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not advance further.
Maddy summaryHB 808 increases the minimum salary for Mississippi public school teachers and assistant teachers by $7,500 annually, effective for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. It also mandates a $7,500 salary increase for full-time professors and instructors at state colleges and universities. School districts must maintain local pay supplements and cannot pay assistant teachers below the new state minimum, with funding penalties for non-compliance. The bill directly affects public school teachers, assistant teachers, and higher education faculty in Mississippi.
Maddy summaryHB 822 would allow Mississippi community and junior colleges bordering other states to create policies reducing or waiving out-of-state tuition for students from neighboring states. The bill requires college boards to establish specific eligibility criteria for these tuition reductions, such as residency near the border. It maintains that state funds must primarily serve Mississippi residents, with a limited exception for associate degree nursing students. This change would directly affect nonresident students at border colleges seeking lower tuition costs.
Maddy summaryHB 1091 would require hotels and apartment buildings in Mississippi to install gas detectors meeting specific safety standards (NFPA 715) to prevent gas leak hazards. It mandates inspections by the State Fire Marshal, with owners facing a $100 fine for non-compliance when selling, leasing, or allowing occupancy. The law would have taken effect July 1, 2026, but the bill "died in committee" on February 3, 2026, and did not become law. The bill directly affected property owners and managers of covered dwelling units.
Maddy summaryHB 1099, the Emergency Medical Care Clarity Act, requires hospitals to provide immediate medical screening and emergency care to anyone seeking treatment in an emergency department, regardless of their ability to pay, insurance status, immigration status, or pregnancy condition. It prohibits delaying or denying care for non-medical reasons, including pregnancy outcomes, and mandates that hospitals stabilize emergency medical conditions - such as active labor, preeclampsia, or complications from pregnancy - before transferring patients. The law explicitly states that hospitals cannot withhold necessary treatment (including pregnancy-related stabilization) based on staff or institutional beliefs, and it allows patients harmed by violations to seek civil remedies. Hospitals violating the act face investigations by the Attorney General and potential civil penalties.
Maddy summaryHB 1098 proposed renaming Mississippi's Ross Barnett Reservoir to "B.B. King Reservoir," affecting areas spanning Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Scott, and Leake counties. The bill required the Department of Finance and Administration, with the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, to install signage and plaques highlighting B.B. King's background and service to the state. It also mandated updating signage at the reservoir's control tower using existing legislative funds. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 1097 would have required Mississippi county sheriffs and municipal police chiefs to provide absentee ballot applications to incarcerated individuals who are registered voters and have not been convicted of a disenfranchising crime. The bill amended existing law to mandate that these applications be "readily available" within prisons and jails, making it easier for eligible inmates to request absentee ballots. This directly affects incarcerated Mississippi voters who meet the eligibility criteria under current law. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and never became law.