Sen. Angela Hill

Maddy summarySB 2451 would have required Mississippi's Department of Human Services and Medicaid Division to verify eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP benefits at least quarterly between full reviews. It would have mandated checking citizenship or immigration status during enrollment and redeterminations, barring non-citizens from these programs unless they meet specific federal definitions (citing 8 USC § 1641(B) and 7 USC § 2015(f)). The bill also required hospitals accepting Medicaid to collect citizenship status on admission forms and submit quarterly reports on patient status, plus annual reports to state leaders on hospital visits tied to immigration status. The legislation died in committee in February 2026 without becoming law.

Maddy summarySB 2404 is a procedural bill that reorganizes Mississippi's legal code by moving Section 21-39-27 to a new location. This section currently allows municipalities to issue credit cards to city officials and employees for official travel expenses, requiring monthly reporting of receipts and prohibiting unauthorized use (with personal liability for misuse). The bill does not create new policy or change existing rules - it only updates the code's structure. It died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2481 requires Mississippi medical examiners to include specific reviews in autopsies for sudden infant deaths (SIDS, SUID, SDY) and sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) cases. It mandates documenting any vaccinations or emergency medical treatments given to the child or young person within 90 days before death and reporting these cases to the national SUID/SDY Case Registry. The bill imposes administrative fines on medical examiners who fail to report such cases within 30 days, with penalties increasing up to $10,000 for repeated failures. This applies to infants under 1 year (for SIDS/SUID) and individuals under 20 years (for SDY/SADS), directly affecting medical examiners and public health data collection.

Maddy summarySB 2560 would repeal Mississippi's Health Care Certificate of Need (CON) law, which required hospitals and health care facilities to obtain state approval before building new facilities or making major expansions. This repeal would remove a regulatory barrier for health care providers, allowing them to make facility decisions without state review. The bill also includes minor conforming changes to other state laws that referenced the repealed CON provisions to ensure consistency. The primary effect would be on health care providers across Mississippi, potentially increasing competition and reducing barriers to new facility development.

Maddy summarySB 2535 requires all radiation oncology facilities in Mississippi (including hospital outpatient units, freestanding radiation centers, and comprehensive cancer centers) to obtain accreditation from the American College of Radiology and American Society for Radiation Oncology, plus certification from the State Department of Health by January 1, 2027. Facilities failing to comply would lose eligibility for Medicaid reimbursement for all services. The bill aims to ensure quality and safety in cancer treatment using high-energy radiation, defining these facilities as specialized environments treating cancer and certain benign conditions. This policy directly affects providers offering radiation therapy across the state.

Maddy summarySB 2534 would require the Mississippi Governor to appoint a private auditor by June 2026 to examine whether the Mississippi State Department of Health (DOH) and the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure comply with three specific laws: federal/state abstinence education rules, the REAP Act, and the Women's Health Defense Act of 2013. The auditor could request documents, conduct interviews, and ask written questions (to be answered within 60 days) and must submit a preliminary report within 180 days of appointment. Annual reports detailing findings would be required starting January 1, 2027, and made public. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.

Maddy summarySB 2533, the "Mississippi Immunization Privacy and Parental Rights Act," would give parents the right to opt minors out of Mississippi's statewide immunization database (MIIX) and allow adults to opt themselves out. It requires healthcare providers to obtain written consent before entering immunization records into MIIX and mandates that the state health department remove records within 30 days of an opt-out request. The bill prohibits denying medical care, school enrollment, or other services to individuals who opt out, and imposes penalties on providers who violate consent requirements. This bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, so it did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2616, or "Ayden's Law," authorizes Mississippi county sheriffs and deputies to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads outside municipal boundaries. It limits the number of radar units per county based on population (e.g., one unit for counties under 30,000 residents, up to five for counties over 75,000). Sheriffs must prioritize radar use in areas with speed-related crashes, school zones, or verified complaints from adjacent property owners. The bill also prohibits "speed traps" (sections of road without proper justification for speed limits or signage) but exempts school zones and certain local streets meeting specific criteria like narrow width and short length.

Maddy summarySB 2750 requires hospitals and birth attendants to offer mothers a form at childbirth to state marital status (married to the child’s father, married to someone else, or unmarried) and whether the child was born within lawful marriage. If the mother was married at conception/birth, the husband is listed as the father on the birth certificate unless paternity testing excludes him, in which case the mother and biological father may formally acknowledge paternity. The bill also creates new definitions for "parent," "father," and "mother," and establishes a fundamental right for parents to direct their child’s upbringing, health, and education - prohibiting government interference without strict justification. This affects hospitals, birth records, parents, and child support enforcement processes in Mississippi.

Maddy summarySB 2739 extends the deadline for first responders in Mississippi to file workers' compensation claims from 2 years to 5 years after an injury or death, regardless of whether they notified their employer. This change directly affects firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other defined first responders who need to seek compensation for work-related injuries. The bill amends existing law to bar claims after 5 years for first responders (previously 2 years for most workers), ensuring they have more time to file without needing to prove employer notice was received.