Sen. Scott DeLano

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 2525 clarifies that student activity fees paid by students are not considered state funds, meaning DEI policies funded by these fees are not subject to the same restrictions as state-funded programs. The bill defines "divisive concepts" to include ideas like inherent racial superiority or requiring individuals to feel guilt based on race, and prohibits educational activities promoting these concepts in public schools and colleges. It also defines terms such as "diversity statement" (requiring students to express views on race or gender) and "diversity training" to limit the scope of DEI initiatives. This bill directly affects public schools and public postsecondary institutions in Mississippi, requiring that DEI efforts not mandate students to disclose personal views on protected characteristics.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Mississippi's Department of Finance and Administration to sell the Dr. Edon Langston Bolton State Office Building at 1141 Bayview Avenue in Biloxi. It requires the property to be sold for at least fair market value (determined by two certified appraisers), mandates a legal description in the deed, and directs all net sale proceeds to the State General Fund after covering sale costs. The bill was referred to the Public Property committee but died there on February 3, 2026, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2624 requires restaurants and food service establishments in Mississippi to clearly label mixed seafood products (containing both domestic and imported ingredients) using a visible legend instead of listing each item individually. It mandates that imported seafood labels must display the country of origin in font size matching the product name, and exempts products already compliant with federal Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rules. Grocery stores selling prepackaged seafood must follow federal font size guidelines for COOL labels. Suppliers must maintain records of seafood origin to verify compliance, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $10,000.

Maddy summaryMississippi's SB 2633 would amend the state's Public Records Act to define "Personally Identifiable Information" (PII) and create specific exemptions for "Protected PII," such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, driver's license details, medical records, and victim information. The bill would exempt law enforcement officers' home addresses, private phone numbers, and victim data from public disclosure, while requiring incident reports (not investigative reports) to remain public. It also clarifies that victim impact statements and sensitive personal information cannot be disclosed. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2635 is a procedural bill that moves two existing sections of Mississippi law (49-15-27 and 49-15-36) related to oyster reef leasing to a more accessible position in the code for potential future amendment. These sections currently govern how the state leases oyster bed areas, requiring applicants to be Mississippi residents or Mississippi-based businesses, limiting leases to 1-2,500 acres, and setting a $3 annual rental rate per acre. The bill does not change the existing rules but reorganizes the code to make these provisions easier to review and amend.

Maddy summarySB 2755 would give Mississippi's Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) new authority to establish a framework for purchasing cybersecurity products and services. The bill requires ITS to create a system including cybersecurity manufacturers meeting minimum standards, allowing state agencies to select from qualified vendors for hardware, software, and associated services. It also permits ITS to cover technology and telecom hardware not available through standard procurement and to award contracts based on best value. All purchases under this bill would remain subject to oversight by the Department of Finance and Administration, the Public Procurement Review Board, and the State Auditor.

Maddy summarySB 2881 would allow counties, municipalities, tribes, or other political subdivisions in Mississippi that permit alcohol sales (known as "wet" jurisdictions) to authorize package liquor stores to sell on Sundays through local ordinances. Currently, package retailers in these areas cannot sell alcohol on Sundays under state law. The bill does not require retailers to sell on Sundays - they can continue operating Monday through Saturday if they choose. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2844 redirects 2% of Mississippi's state sales tax revenue collected from activities at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center to a dedicated trust fund for that venue's capital repairs or major improvements. It also redirects 2% of sales tax revenue from the Mississippi State Fairgrounds to a special fund managed by the Department of Agriculture for the fairgrounds' capital repairs or major improvements. The bill ensures these funds can only be used for physical infrastructure upgrades at these specific venues, not for operational costs. This directly affects the Coliseum/Convention Center and State Fairgrounds by creating dedicated funding streams for their facility maintenance.

Maddy summarySB 2916 would allow Mississippi grocery stores to sell wine in sealed, unopened containers for off-premises consumption, but not beer or alcohol for on-site drinking. It creates a new "grocery store wine-only retailer" permit, requiring stores to derive at least 50% of revenue from wine sales and prohibiting beer sales at these locations. The bill amends existing alcohol laws to define "grocery store," set license taxes, and clarify that wine sales must be in original sealed packages. This directly affects grocery stores seeking to expand alcohol offerings under new permit rules.