Sen. Mike Seymour

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Mississippi counties and municipalities from using automated camera or radar systems to enforce motor vehicle insurance requirements. Specifically, it bans local governments from creating or enforcing ordinances that use such technology to track uninsured vehicles or impose fines for insurance violations. Existing systems used for this purpose must be removed by October 1, 2025. The law directly affects local law enforcement and revenue collection methods, not drivers' insurance obligations.

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 2427 clarifies Mississippi's existing prohibition against discharging firearms on streets, roads, highways, levees, or railroad right-of-ways to align with constitutional interpretations from *District of Columbia v. Heller* (2008) and *New York Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen* (2022). It defines "right-of-way" and specifies that misdemeanor penalties (fines up to $500 or up to 6 months in jail) apply when discharging firearms in these areas, excluding law enforcement on duty and lawful self-defense. The bill explicitly states that possessing a firearm in a vehicle or accessing off-road sites is not a violation. As a procedural clarification of existing law (not a new restriction), it died in committee and was never enacted.

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 2380 requires auto insurers in Mississippi to reinstate policies if cancellation notices for nonpayment are sent to an incorrect address (not the one on file), allowing insured drivers to pay overdue premiums and restore coverage under original terms. It directly affects policyholders who miss cancellation notices due to address errors, ensuring they aren’t unfairly dropped for nonpayment. The bill amends insurance notice rules to mandate 30-45 days’ notice for cancellation (depending on date), with specific reinstatement rights if notices are improperly mailed. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2379 allows Mississippi legislators to inspect a child's youth court records if the child's parent, guardian, or custodian provides written consent. This bill amends existing confidentiality rules to specifically authorize legislative access under this condition, requiring minimum standards for the written consent form. It directly affects children involved in youth court cases and their families, as it adds a new pathway for legislative review of records previously protected under strict confidentiality. The bill does not change other existing restrictions on record disclosure or override current privacy protections.

Maddy summarySB 2382 prohibits Mississippi state agencies and local governments from entering contracts that discriminate against knife businesses (like manufacturers, distributors, or trade associations) or restrict citizens' rights to possess, carry, or own knives. It requires government contracts to include written verification that the company won’t discriminate against knife entities, and creates a civil lawsuit option for individuals harmed by violating government rules. The bill exempts law enforcement from knife regulations when officers use knives in their official duties. This legislation directly affects knife industry businesses and government procurement practices, aiming to prevent restrictions on knife-related activities through contractual and regulatory changes.

Maddy summarySB 2536 directs Mississippi's State Department of Health to issue a certificate of need for a specific home health provider participating in a CMS Guide Model program to establish in-home care services in Copiah and Stone Counties. This bill creates an exception to standard certificate requirements under Mississippi law, allowing this particular provider to bypass typical approval processes for home health services in those counties. The key mechanism is a targeted waiver for the CMS Guide Model participant offering an "in-home continuum of care" in the specified counties. This bill does not affect broader home health regulations or other counties, and it died in committee in February 2026 without becoming law.

Maddy summarySB 2646 requires Mississippi state agencies to send all members of the Legislature a 25-day advance notice before adopting new rules, including a detailed explanation, legal basis, rule text, and an economic impact statement. This bill directly affects state agencies creating regulations and aims to increase legislative oversight by ensuring all lawmakers receive timely, comprehensive information. Key provisions mandate the notice include specific elements like the rule's purpose, legal authority, and economic impact analysis, with agencies required to send it via email. The bill was introduced in 2026 but died in committee on February 3, 2026, and would have taken effect July 1, 2026, if passed.

Maddy summarySB 2665 amends Mississippi law to clarify when conservation officers can search without a warrant. It allows warrantless searches only within state Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) or wildlife refuges, where officers need only "cause to believe" violations occurred. Outside these designated areas, officers must have probable cause and obtain a warrant before searching vehicles, containers, or other property to check for illegal wildlife activity. This bill directly affects conservation officers' enforcement practices and people traveling or operating in non-designated wildlife areas.