Sen. Angela Hill

Maddy summarySB 2295 prohibits the alteration, removal, renaming, or rededication of historical monuments, memorials, schools, streets, or other public items on state or local government property that honor military conflicts (like the Civil War, World War II, or Civil Rights era) or military figures. It creates a legal pathway for individuals to sue in state court to enforce this ban, with the winning party entitled to recover attorney fees. The law excludes monuments on property managed by the Mississippi Transportation Commission for infrastructure projects and applies to all protected items existing as of its effective date on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 2193 would have amended Mississippi's Streetgang Act to add penalties for gang members using drones for illegal activity. The bill proposed additional prison time (at least one year) and fines up to $10,000 for intentionally directing, participating in, or assisting gang crimes using uncrewed aircraft systems (drones). It also allowed law enforcement to seize drones owned by gang members and forfeit them through civil court proceedings. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and never became law.

Maddy summarySB 2005 prohibits geoengineering activities within Mississippi by defining "geoengineering" as the intentional release of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere to alter weather, temperature, or sunlight intensity. The bill amends Mississippi's pollution control law (Sections 49-17-5, 17, and 19) to explicitly ban such activities statewide and establish penalties for violations. It directly affects any entity - individual, organization, or federal agency - conducting geoengineering within Mississippi's borders. The law places this prohibition under the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Commission's authority, requiring compliance with existing environmental regulations.

Maddy summarySB 2159 requires Mississippi school districts to annually report federal education funding they receive to the legislature and governor by January 1 each year. Starting in 2026, the state legislature must review these programs and pass bills either approving or disapproving the use of the funds. School districts would then be required to refuse federal funds for unapproved programs, except when federal law explicitly prevents state approval or would be harmed by requiring it. The bill aims to establish legislative oversight of how federal education funds are utilized by school districts.

Maddy summarySB 2017 would have allowed licensed chiropractors in Mississippi to perform chiropractic care on animals without needing direct veterinary supervision, provided they held certification from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) or completed a Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine-approved animal chiropractic course. This change would have directly affected licensed chiropractors seeking to treat animals, removing a current requirement for veterinary oversight. The bill specifically amended Mississippi Code Section 73-6-1 to establish these certification pathways. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summarySB 2224 would have added mifepristone and misoprostol to Mississippi's Schedule IV of controlled substances, regulating them under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This would have required prescriptions and restricted distribution for these medications, which are used for medical procedures including medication abortion. The bill specified that any detectable quantity of these drugs would be subject to Schedule IV regulations, similar to other prescription sedatives. The bill was referred to the Drug Policy committee but died in committee on February 4, 2025, so it never became law. This change would have directly affected healthcare providers, pharmacies, and patients seeking these specific medications.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill (SB 2209) creates a streamlined process for property owners to have sheriffs immediately remove unlawful occupants from residential or commercial properties. Owners must submit a verified complaint proving ownership and that occupants entered without permission (excluding current tenants, family members, or public-access properties), after which sheriffs must serve an immediate "vacate" notice and restore possession. The bill authorizes sheriffs to charge a fee for service and stay to maintain peace while owners change locks and remove occupants' personal property. It also adds criminal penalties for false property documents and allows civil lawsuits if removal is wrongful.

Maddy summarySB 2194 (Mississippi) would remove an existing legal exemption that protected public and private school libraries from being prosecuted under the state's obscenity distribution law (Section 97-29-107). The bill directly affects school libraries by eliminating their current shield from criminal charges for distributing obscene materials within their collections. Keyly, it deletes the specific language in the statute that previously exempted libraries of "any college or university" and public/private school libraries from this crime. The bill, referred to the Judiciary Committee but "died in committee" on February 4, 2025, has not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 2195) would have required applicants for any Mississippi driver's license or learner's permit to provide two separate documents proving their residence at the address listed on the license. It directly affects all individuals applying for a new license or permit in Mississippi, including both adults and minors. The bill amended existing law to specify that the Department of Public Safety would determine acceptable proof, but required at least two distinct indications of residence. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and never took effect.

Maddy summarySB 2409 makes workplace vaccine injuries compensable under Mississippi's workers' compensation law. It directly affects employees required by employers to get vaccines for work or hiring, establishing a presumption that vaccine-related injuries arise from employment unless proven otherwise. The bill also amends unemployment rules to state that being fired for refusing a mandatory workplace vaccine does not disqualify someone from unemployment benefits. Key mechanisms include the presumption of compensability for vaccine injuries and the explicit inclusion of vaccine refusal as "good cause" for unemployment eligibility. These changes aim to clarify protections for workers facing vaccine mandates.