Sen. Angela Hill

Maddy summarySB 2865 would have updated Mississippi's definition of "polygraph examiner" in state law to specify that it refers to "any person who uses a polygraph instrument to test or question individuals for the purpose of verifying truth of statements." This revision would have directly affected licensed polygraph examiners operating in Mississippi by clarifying their legal definition under the Polygraph Examiners Law. The bill did not create new requirements or penalties but solely revised the statutory definition. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted into law.

Maddy summarySB 2836 would allow Mississippi counties, municipalities, and schools to publish official government notices (such as bond resolutions and public sale announcements) on their websites or social media instead of solely in newspapers. The bill amends multiple state laws to replace newspaper publication requirements with digital alternatives, including posting notices on official websites or social media pages. This change applies specifically to notices required under sections like bond resolutions (Section 17-5-1) and bond sale notices (Section 17-5-7). The policy aims to modernize notice procedures for greater accessibility and efficiency while maintaining transparency for local government operations.

Maddy summarySB 2884 requires medical facilities, law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, and other entities handling sexual assault evidence kits to submit annual reports by September 1st. These reports must detail untested kits, each kit's status (including whether the assault was reported to police and reasons for delays), kits held over 30 days, and destruction reasons. The Attorney General would compile these reports into a public summary, publish it online, and share it with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House. The bill aims to increase transparency in how sexual assault evidence is processed and managed across Mississippi. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.)

Maddy summarySB 2887 removes a requirement that prosecutors prove a driver acted negligently to charge aggravated DUI in Mississippi. It amends Section 63-11-30 of the state code to delete language mandating negligence for aggravated DUI offenses. This change directly affects drivers charged with aggravated DUI, as it simplifies the legal standard prosecutors must meet. The bill does not alter penalties or blood alcohol limits but streamlines the definition of aggravated DUI by eliminating the negligence element. The bill died in committee in February 2025.

Maddy summarySB 2557 requires Mississippi state agencies to email all legislators a copy of proposed rule adoption notices within 24 hours of filing with the Secretary of State. The bill mandates that these notices include specific details like the rule's purpose, legal authority, and how the public can comment. This applies to all state agencies proposing new or changed rules, aiming to improve legislative transparency. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted. It does not change public notice requirements but adds a new electronic notification step for lawmakers.

Maddy summarySB 2702 would have repealed a Mississippi law requiring hospitals to offer flu vaccines to all patients aged 65+ before discharge during flu season (October 1-March 1), unless medically contraindicated. This change would have directly affected hospitals and older patients by removing a mandatory vaccination step during hospital stays. The bill also updated related hospital standards language to reflect this repeal. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted into law.

Maddy summarySB 2633, which died in committee on February 4, 2025, would have required Mississippi voters to submit one form of proof of citizenship (like a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization document) and two forms of proof of address (such as a utility bill, bank statement, or driver's license) when registering to vote. It directly affected all Mississippi residents seeking to register, amending existing voter registration laws to add these documentation requirements. The bill specified acceptable documents for both citizenship and address verification, with all address proofs needing to be dated within 90 days of application. This proposal aimed to change voter registration procedures but did not advance beyond the committee stage.

Maddy summarySB 2560 redirects 18.5% of Mississippi's sales tax revenue collected from business activities *outside* incorporated municipalities to counties. This affects counties where businesses operate in unincorporated areas, providing them with new funding for local needs. The bill amends existing tax distribution rules to increase the county share from 18% to 18.5% for these non-municipal sales, while maintaining separate allocations for cities, state institutions, and the Jackson Capitol Fund as previously established.

Maddy summarySB 2682 proposes to repeal Mississippi's 1979 Health Care Certificate of Need (CON) Law (sections 41-7-171 through 41-7-209), which required healthcare facilities to obtain state approval before building new facilities, expanding services, or making major equipment purchases. This repeal would directly affect hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers by removing state oversight for such expansions. The bill also includes technical amendments to other unrelated sections of law (like absentee voting rules and public meeting procedures), though these appear to be administrative corrections. The bill was referred to the Public Health and Welfare committee but died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 2700) would require Mississippi birth certificates to include the child's sex designated as "male" or "female" at birth, and prohibit changing that designation after issuance unless an error existed when the certificate was originally created. It amends vital records laws to limit sex designation changes solely to cases where a mistake was made during the initial certification process. The bill affects anyone whose birth certificate currently lists a sex designation that differs from their gender identity, as it would prevent standard updates to that information. The legislation died in committee in February 2025 and never became law.