Maddy summarySB 2007 allows Mississippi residents to use raw milk from their own cows, goats, or sheep for personal consumption or use, and permits limited farm-to-consumer sales of raw milk under specific conditions. It directly affects small-scale farm owners who raise up to nine dairy animals, requiring sales to occur on the farm premises with no advertising, clear risk warnings to buyers, and strict hygiene practices (e.g., clean milking areas, sterile containers). The bill clarifies that incidental sales (up to nine animals) are legal but does not change requirements for commercial pasteurized milk sales. It also explicitly permits storing raw milk separately from pasteurized milk and requires the Cooperative Extension Service to provide safety guidelines. This is a policy change focused on expanding personal and small-scale raw milk access while maintaining public health safeguards.
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Maddy summarySB 2244 would have amended Mississippi law to explicitly prohibit individuals enrolled in the Intensive Supervision Program or Home Detention from being eligible for parole. This change would have directly affected people serving sentences under these community-based supervision programs, preventing them from seeking early release through parole. The bill added a new provision (subsection h) to parole eligibility rules, making participation in these programs a permanent barrier to parole consideration. The bill was referred to the Corrections committee but died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.
Maddy summarySB 2184 would require Mississippi public high school students (and GED candidates) graduating after the 2025-2026 school year to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services civics test, answering at least 80% of the 100 questions correctly, as a condition for graduation. This test would be integrated into the state's required U.S. History curriculum, covering American history from Jamestown's 1607 settlement to the present. The bill exempts students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and prohibits schools from charging fees for administering the test. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and is not currently law.
Maddy summarySB 2491 would require all settlement agreements between Mississippi government entities (like state agencies, cities, schools, and local governments) and other parties to be publicly disclosed. The bill prohibits parties from agreeing to keep settlement terms confidential and bans courts from sealing settlement records. This means settlement details - such as amounts or conditions - would be accessible through standard public records requests. It applies to all civil cases involving public bodies, including lawsuits over contracts, services, or disputes. The bill was introduced in 2025 but died in committee before becoming law.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 3) is a ceremonial commendation, not a policy bill. It formally honors the Poplarville High School Hornets football team and head coach Jay Beech for winning their first Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship on December 7, 2024, defeating Louisville 29-28. The resolution highlights their 13-2 season record, key players like MVP Tylan Keys, and the team's overcoming adversity. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Mississippi Senate's recognition of this athletic achievement.
Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a concurrent resolution that formally opposes a proposed federal rule change allowing non-employees to serve as representatives during OSHA workplace safety inspections. The bill argues that the current regulation correctly restricts these representatives to actual employees or specific experts like safety engineers, while the new proposal would permit any third party to accompany inspectors. By condemning the Department of Labor's plan, the resolution aims to protect private property rights and prevent government officials from granting access to unqualified individuals on business premises. Ultimately, the document serves as an official statement of the Mississippi Legislature's stance against the federal amendment rather than creating new laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $329,091 from the state treasury to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Services for the fiscal year 2025. The funding authorizes two permanent staff positions and establishes strict rules to ensure money is used only for hiring new employees rather than raising salaries or changing job titles for current workers. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the agency give purchasing preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when buying goods or services and requires detailed financial record-keeping. These provisions aim to maintain fiscal responsibility and transparency while supporting the board's administrative functions.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for how long hospitals, doctors, and dentists in Mississippi must keep patient medical records. It requires general records to be stored for at least ten years and specific items like X-rays to be kept for a minimum of three years. Additionally, the law mandates that parents or guardians of minors under eighteen can request access to these records without needing the minor's permission. These changes apply to all licensed medical and dental facilities in the state.
Maddy summaryThe SAFER Act establishes new state laws in Mississippi that require public schools and universities to maintain separate restrooms, changing facilities, and student housing spaces for males and females. Under this legislation, these areas must be designated exclusively for one sex or configured as single-occupant or family-use rooms with secure locks to ensure privacy. The law also restricts entry into these spaces, allowing access only for specific reasons such as assisting young children, responding to emergencies, or performing official government duties. Additionally, the bill defines terms like "female" and "male" based solely on biological sex determined at birth and mandates that social fraternities and sororities on public land adhere to these single-sex housing definitions.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $143,189 from the state treasury to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Board of Registered Professional Geologists for fiscal year 2025. The funding authorizes one permanent staff position and includes strict rules to prevent using these funds for salary increases, promotions, or replacing federal money. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the board give purchasing preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when buying goods or services and requires detailed financial record-keeping.