Sen. Angela Hill

Maddy summarySB 2320 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing Mississippi code sections related to vehicle scrapping and scrap metal dealers. It moves Section 63-21-39 (which governs vehicle title cancellation and scrapping requirements) and Sections 97-17-71, 97-17-71.1, and 97-17-71.2 (which authorize scrap metal dealers) into new positions within the code. The bill does not change current rules but aims to streamline future amendments to these provisions. It died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2305 would have required Mississippi public school boards to allow a Christian Bible provided by an external entity (not the school district) to be visible in all classrooms and libraries. It also mandated daily recitation of the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance - including the phrase "under God" - and required teaching a new state pledge referencing "Almighty God." The bill aimed to enforce these provisions through school board compliance measures and reporting requirements. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens oversight of Mississippi's rural water companies by requiring annual financial reporting and expanding the Public Service Commission's (PSC) authority. It mandates that nonprofit rural water companies file detailed financial reports with the State Auditor by July 1 each year and notify subscribers about report availability. Companies failing to comply may face penalties including dissolution or loss of nonprofit status. Additionally, the bill explicitly grants the PSC power to cancel a rural water company's service certificate if it fails to provide reasonably adequate service, with specific requirements for hearings and corrective orders.

Maddy summarySB 2345, the "Mississippi Safe Dormitories Act," proposed requiring all public universities and colleges in Mississippi to provide single-sex dormitories where members of the opposite biological sex are not permitted as guests or visitors, except in designated public areas. It would have prohibited employees from having romantic or sexual relationships with students they supervise and barred certain students (those subject to sex offender registration) from residing in campus housing. The bill also mandated institutions to develop safety programs, share policy information publicly, and created civil penalties for violations, including monetary fines. The legislation died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law. It directly affected all students living on campus, university employees with authority over students, and public higher education institutions.

Maddy summarySB 2350, the "Mississippi Recall Act of 2026," would establish a formal process for voters to remove local elected or appointed officials (county or municipal) from office. It requires at least 35% of voters from the last election in that official's district to sign a petition, prohibits paid petition circulation, and bans recall attempts within the first 180 days or final six months of an official's term. The bill also defines "grounds" for recall as conduct "adversely affecting office administration or public interests," and would replace Mississippi’s existing recall procedures. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2457 requires medical examiners in Mississippi to review and document an infant or child’s vaccination records and emergency medical treatments administered within 90 days before sudden, unexpected deaths (including SIDS, SUID, or SDY cases). It mandates that autopsies include toxicology and microscopic studies, with findings reported to the national SUID/SDY Case Registry if the deceased was under age 20. Failure to report such cases within 30 days incurs escalating fines (up to $10,000 for repeat offenses). The bill also clarifies that compliance with these reporting rules is permissible under medical privacy laws like HIPAA. This legislation died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not advanced further.

Maddy summarySB 2395 would require food manufacturers in Mississippi to label products containing specific ingredients (like artificial colors, additives, and certain chemicals such as aspartame or partially hydrogenated oil) with clear disclosure on packaging and include a QR code linking to a webpage with additional details and an FDA safety disclaimer. It would also mandate restaurants to display a menu notice about seed oil use (including soybean, canola, or sunflower oil) in prepared foods. The bill includes exemptions for drugs, dietary supplements, and alcoholic beverages, with escalating fines for noncompliance starting at $100 for a second offense. Additional provisions ban certain ingredients in school meals and require nutrition education for healthcare providers, but the core focus is on consumer-facing labeling for food products.

Maddy summarySB 2385, the Mississippi TRUST Act, requires Mississippi government entities to verify the registration and compliance of charitable organizations, foreign corporations, and nonprofits before disbursing public funds. It mandates that all public funds for these groups must be authorized through specific line-item appropriations by the legislature. The bill also requires these organizations to submit detailed annual financial reports to the Secretary of State, including breakdowns of public funds received, specific outcomes of expenditures, and certifications under penalty of perjury. Noncompliance could result in loss of nonprofit status or dissolution.

Maddy summarySB 2394, a proposed Mississippi bill, would allow home-based food sellers to increase their annual sales limit from an unspecified lower amount to $120,000 without needing a full food establishment permit. It requires all cottage food sellers to complete certified food safety training (with existing sellers having until October 2026 to comply) and lists specific approved foods like baked goods, jams, dried spices, and wine. The bill also mandates detailed product labeling, prohibits direct online sales (though advertising online is allowed), and exempts homemade wine sold through cottage food operations from certain local restrictions. This bill, which died in committee in February 2026, would have directly affected small home-based food businesses operating within Mississippi.

Maddy summarySB 2439 consolidates Mississippi's separate State Board of Cosmetology and Board of Barber Examiners into a single State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. It directly affects cosmetology and barbering professionals by changing how their licensing board is structured and operated. Key provisions include creating a 7-member board (6 appointed by the Governor with 3 from each profession, plus the State Health Officer), setting specific appointment terms based on Supreme Court districts, requiring 10 years of licensed practice for members, and establishing an executive director role. The bill reorganized existing code sections (73-7-1 through 73-7-37) to reflect this unified structure, though it died in committee in 2026 without becoming law.