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.
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Maddy summarySB 2389 would expand Mississippi Medicaid eligibility to include low-income adults who qualify under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically those with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level who are currently excluded from Mississippi Medicaid. The bill amends state law to automatically include these individuals in Medicaid coverage and requires that they receive essential health benefits. This change would allow eligible adults to enroll directly in Medicaid instead of navigating the ACA marketplace. The bill died in committee in 2026 and did not become law.
Maddy summarySB 2582, the "Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi," would establish statewide protections against voter suppression and vote dilution for Mississippi voters, particularly affecting protected classes defined as racial, ethnic, or language minority groups. Key provisions include creating the Mississippi Voting Rights Commission to review election changes (like district maps or voting locations) before implementation, requiring public notice of voting-related changes, and mandating accommodations for limited English proficient and disabled voters. The bill prohibits election policies that disproportionately harm protected class members or dilute their voting power, with enforcement through legal actions. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not advance to the full legislature.
Maddy summarySB 2663 would have provided free entry to all Mississippi state parks and museums funded by the state for military veterans holding valid service identification. The bill amended Section 55-3-33 of Mississippi law to require these facilities to waive admission fees for eligible veterans. It was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, but died in committee on February 3, 2026, meaning it did not become law. This policy change would have directly affected veterans seeking access to state recreational and cultural sites.
Maddy summarySB 2617 would have allowed Mississippi sheriffs and deputies to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads outside municipal boundaries (specifically, roads at least 1,000 feet beyond city limits). This would have expanded existing authority - currently limited to state highway patrol, certain municipal police, and campus officers - to sheriff's offices for enforcing speed limits on county roads. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
Maddy summarySB 2662 would establish Mississippi's first state minimum wage law, setting a phased increase to $12 per hour starting January 1, 2027, and $15 per hour by January 1, 2030. It requires most employers to pay this wage, with enforcement handled by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, and allows local governments to set higher wages if desired. The bill exempts certain workers, including small businesses (with fewer than five employees), agricultural workers under specific conditions, and some professionals. It also includes a provision to automatically adjust Mississippi's minimum wage if the federal rate increases. This law would directly affect most hourly workers in Mississippi who are not covered by federal exemptions.
Maddy summarySB 2680 would have required Mississippi merchants to round cash payments to the nearest five cents (e.g., $1.03 rounds up to $1.05, $1.02 rounds down to $1.00). It would have applied to face-to-face sales of goods or services, exempting transactions under 4¢ or non-cash payments (like credit cards). The bill specified rounding rules based on the final cent (rounding down for 1-2¢ or 6-7¢, up for 3-4¢ or 8-9¢) and ensured taxes remain unaffected by rounding. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.
Maddy summarySB 2814 would require courts to refer first-time offenders under age 21 convicted of nonviolent firearm offenses (such as unlawful possession, concealed carry violations, or minor-related offenses) to a state-run rehabilitation program instead of imposing standard criminal penalties. The program, managed by Mississippi’s Department of Mental Health, mandates trauma assessments, therapy, family involvement, firearm safety education, and (for ages 18-21) educational or employment participation. Completing the program could satisfy the offender’s criminal sentence, with exemptions only for proven risks like violent tendencies or prior program failures. The bill defines "nonviolent" broadly to cover many firearm possession cases but explicitly excludes offenses involving threats, discharge, or violence.
Maddy summarySB 2818 creates a Rehabilitation Incentive Program for offenders convicted of knowingly selling, lending, or trafficking deadly weapons to minors under 18 with violent intent. It requires offenders on probation to have 8% of their wages withheld, with 50% deposited into a trust fund for job training and internship opportunities and 50% added to the state General Fund. Offenders under 21 must undergo a mental health assessment, and those with prior violent crime convictions (per Section 97-7-3) are excluded from the program. The bill also establishes criminal penalties of 5-8 years in prison for the weapon sales offense, with sentences capped at eight years total when combined with related charges.
Maddy summaryMississippi bill SC 519 proposes a constitutional amendment to reinstate the citizen initiative process for proposing constitutional changes, which was previously invalidated by the Mississippi Supreme Court. It requires initiatives to gather signatures from 40% of registered voters (instead of previous thresholds), mandates inclusion of petitioners' full home addresses, and limits signatures per congressional district to ensure statewide distribution. The bill also specifies that each initiative petition must contain only one proposal with full text, revenue sources, and fiscal impact details, while prohibiting initiatives on certain topics like the Bill of Rights or retirement systems. This would directly affect Mississippi voters seeking to bypass the legislature and propose constitutional amendments through petitions.