Maddy summarySB 2444 requires the Mississippi State Department of Health to conduct a study on preventing and reducing diabetes-related amputations. The study must evaluate amputation rates, associated state costs, evidence-based prevention practices (including early detection), access to limb-saving services, and public-private partnership opportunities. The Department must form a workgroup of experts and submit a final report with recommendations to the House Public Health Committee and Senate Public Health Committee by December 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the Department of Health’s responsibilities and the legislative committees receiving the study findings. It does not create new programs or funding but mandates a data-driven review of a significant health issue impacting Mississippi residents.
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Maddy summarySB 2464 requires Mississippi's Department of Human Services to redirect at least 30% of its annual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds - both state and federal - to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) each fiscal year. This policy change directly affects families eligible for child care assistance, as CCDF funds subsidize child care costs for low-income working parents. The bill mandates a specific percentage transfer (30%) of TANF resources to CCDF, ensuring dedicated funding for child care support rather than other welfare services. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all subsequent fiscal years.
Maddy summarySB 2479, the "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act," requires dental insurance companies (referred to as "dental carriers") to calculate and report annually how much of their premium revenue is spent directly on patient care versus administrative costs. Dental carriers must file detailed reports by June 30 each year, including data matching federal standards, and make these reports publicly accessible online by December 1. The law applies to all dental health plans sold in Mississippi, excluding Medicaid and state-sponsored programs like the Children's Health Insurance Program. This transparency measure aims to clarify where premium dollars go, allowing consumers and regulators to review carrier spending patterns.
Maddy summarySB 2694 requires all health insurance plans renewing or starting after July 1, 2026, to cover biomarker testing for disease diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring when supported by medical evidence. This directly affects insurers and policyholders by mandating coverage for genetic or molecular tests (like genomic sequencing) that align with FDA approvals, CMS guidelines, or nationally recognized clinical practice standards. Insurers must provide written justification for denied claims and update coverage policies publicly by September 1, 2026, with the Department of Insurance authorized to audit compliance. The law aims to reduce barriers to evidence-based testing without specifying new costs or outcomes.
Maddy summarySB 2819 increases penalties for illegally dumping solid waste in Mississippi. It raises fines for larger violations: amounts exceeding 15 pounds or 27 cubic feet become misdemeanor offenses ($500-$1,500 fines or up to 1 year in jail), while commercial dumping, hazardous waste, or over 500 pounds becomes a felony ($1,000-$75,000 fines or up to 5 years in prison). Convicted individuals must also cover cleanup costs, repair property damage, perform community service related to waste removal, and pay investigative expenses. This directly affects anyone illegally discarding solid waste, including individuals, businesses, and vessel operators.
Maddy summarySB 2419 authorizes Mississippi's Office of Workforce Development to create and manage a childcare tuition assistance program for state employees. The bill directly affects state employees who need childcare, providing financial support to cover their children's childcare costs. Key provisions require the Office of Workforce Development to implement this program as part of its existing duties under workforce development law. The program aims to support state workers by reducing childcare expenses, aligning with broader workforce support initiatives. This is a concrete policy change focused on employee benefits, not a procedural measure.
Maddy summarySB 3149 appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Learned, Mississippi, to cover costs for repairing, upgrading, and improving the town's infrastructure during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions from the town. This bill directly affects the Town of Learned by providing state financial support for essential infrastructure work. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation of resources.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $125,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for VFW Post 9832 in Jackson, Mississippi, to cover infrastructure repairs, renovations, or construction during fiscal year 2027. The funds must be used specifically for ADA-compliant upgrades to the post's building and activities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It directly affects VFW Post 9832 by providing state funding for physical accessibility improvements. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on the allocation of funds for these defined infrastructure needs.
Maddy summarySB 2950 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's State General Fund for the Clinton/Raymond/Bolton Regional Wastewater Authority to cover construction and development costs of their wastewater project. The project will transport treated wastewater from local municipal treatment facilities in Clinton, Raymond, and Bolton to the Big Black River. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, supports infrastructure development for the fiscal year 2027.
Maddy summarySB 3120 extends Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption to unremarried surviving spouses of homeowners who were totally disabled at the time of their death. Currently, this exemption applies to disabled homeowners themselves, but the bill ensures their surviving spouse retains the same tax benefit after the homeowner's death. The change applies only to cases where the deceased homeowner qualified for the exemption due to total disability (as defined by federal disability programs or state criteria), not to all surviving spouses. This policy change takes effect January 1, 2027, and directly affects disabled homeowners' unremarried spouses seeking continued property tax relief.