Sen. Angela Hill

Maddy summarySB 3355 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Wiggins for the purchase of a new fire truck during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Wiggins’ fire department by providing state funding to cover the cost of acquiring new equipment. It specifies that funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the funding allocation. This is a straightforward, one-time appropriation for a specific municipal equipment purchase, not a broader legislative policy change.

Maddy summarySB 2281 establishes new rules for Mississippi livestock producers who want to slaughter cattle, sheep, swine, or goats for personal use (not commercial sale). To qualify, producers must allow customers to inspect and choose animals, complete sales before slaughter, provide owner details to the slaughter plant, stamp all meat "Not for Sale," and charge only per head or live weight (not dressed weight). The meat can only be used by the owner, their household, nonpaying guests, or employees. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, but expires June 30, 2026, making it effective for only one day. It directly affects small-scale producers using the custom slaughter exemption.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 21) formally commends the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College men's golf team for winning their second consecutive NJCAA Division II national championship. It specifically highlights their record-breaking season, including three national titles, 10 tournament wins, and multiple individual awards for players and coach Brad Thornton. The resolution also recognizes the team's academic achievements, including NJCAA Academic Team of the Year Honorable Mention. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only to express legislative praise and will be presented to college leadership.

Maddy summarySB 2014 would have required Mississippi's State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan to cover dental implants and prosthetic teeth for children with oligodontia (a condition causing missing multiple teeth), which was previously excluded. This change would directly affect children with oligodontia enrolled in the state health plan, providing coverage for necessary dental care they previously lacked. The bill amended Section 25-15-7 of Mississippi law to remove the exclusion for these specific treatments under the plan. The proposed change was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, but the bill died in committee in February 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2115 updates Mississippi's definition of "polygraph examiner" in the Polygraph Examiners Law to specify that it refers to "any person who uses a polygraph instrument to test or question individuals for the purpose of verifying the truth of statements." The bill directly affects individuals who currently work as polygraph examiners by clarifying the legal scope of the term under state law. It revises Section 73-29-3 of the Mississippi Code without adding new requirements or restrictions. The bill was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, but died in committee before becoming law.

Maddy summarySB 2116 amends Mississippi law to clarify that a "technical violation" of probation or parole does not include the commission of a new criminal offense. This change affects individuals on probation or parole, ensuring that new crimes are handled as separate criminal matters rather than being treated as a violation of supervision terms. The bill revises Sections 47-7-2 and 47-7-38 of the Mississippi Code to explicitly exclude new criminal offenses from the definition of "technical violation," aligning with existing legal intent. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not advance further.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require that people charged with crimes punishable by more than one year in prison (referred to as "bail restricted offenses") must post a secured bond for pretrial release. A secured bond means they must provide collateral, such as cash, property, or a surety bond, rather than being released on their own promise (like "own recognizance"). It prohibits judges from granting unsecured release for these serious offenses, though judges retain discretion for less serious charges. The bill would take effect January 1, 2027, if enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2111 requires Mississippi applicants for a driver's license or learner's permit to provide two separate documents proving they live at the address listed on their application. This directly affects all new license applicants in Mississippi, including both adults and minors. The bill specifies that the Department of Public Safety will determine acceptable proof (e.g., utility bills, lease agreements), but it must include two distinct indications of residence at the applicant's listed address. The requirement takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all new applications under Section 63-1-9(i) of Mississippi law.

Maddy summarySB 2113, the "Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry Act," would create a public online registry for individuals convicted of domestic violence with at least one prior conviction. It directly affects repeat offenders who have been convicted of domestic violence at least twice (once for the current offense and one prior). Key provisions include requiring courts to send offender details to the Department of Public Safety for registry inclusion (with public access to names, birthdates, and photos but not addresses), setting removal timelines based on prior convictions (5 to 20 years after the most recent conviction), and imposing a $150 fee per offender with $100 directed to the Victims of Domestic Violence Fund. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and is not currently law.

Maddy summarySB 2102, a bill that died in committee on February 3, 2026, would have required all Mississippi public and charter high school students to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) civics test as a graduation requirement starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The bill specified students must answer 12 out of 20 randomly selected questions correctly (from a pool of 128) on the test, which schools would administer four times yearly under standard conditions. It gave schools flexibility in how students learn the material but mandated the test must be taken during the school year before graduation. The bill did not become law, as it was referred to the Education Committee and died there.