Maddy summarySB 2307 would have clarified that Mississippi's Liquefied Compressed Gas Equipment Inspection Law applies to installers of natural gas and compressed natural gas systems for residential and commercial customers. It amended the law's definition to explicitly include "natural gas and compressed natural gas" under the term "liquefied compressed gas" for installer regulations. This change would have required installers working with natural gas systems to meet the same certification and inspection standards as those handling propane or anhydrous ammonia systems. The bill directly affected gas system installers serving homes and businesses, ensuring consistent safety oversight across all gas types. (Note: The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.)
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Maddy summarySB 2319 prohibits judges from granting unsecured judicial release (release without requiring money or property as security) to individuals charged with offenses punishable by more than one year in prison. This directly affects defendants facing serious criminal charges, requiring them to use secured bonds (like cash, property, or professional surety) for pretrial release instead. The bill also limits individuals to three cash bonds per year, subjects charitable bail funds to the same licensing rules as surety companies, and bars repeat offenders from unsecured release. These provisions aim to standardize pretrial release conditions for certain serious offenses.
Maddy summarySB 2318 makes it a felony to deliver illicit synthetic substances (like fentanyl analogs) with knowledge that the recipient might die from using them, imposing mandatory 20+ year prison terms and $10,000 fines. It directly affects sellers or distributors of these dangerous drugs who profit from sales that cause death. The bill includes exceptions: people seeking medical help for overdoses cannot be prosecuted for the delivery, and it explicitly excludes drug users sharing substances with friends from prosecution. The bill died in committee after referral in early 2026.
Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment (SC 510) would prohibit judges from granting unsecured release (release without requiring bail) to individuals charged with "bail restricted offenses," defined as crimes punishable by more than one year in prison. Instead, such individuals would only be eligible for release through secured bonds (monetary, property, or surety). Judges would retain discretion to grant unsecured release for charges not classified as "bail restricted offenses." The amendment requires voter approval in 2026 and died in committee in February 2026, meaning it is not currently law.
Maddy summarySB 2366 requires insurance companies to pay homeowners at least 20% of their policy's contents coverage limit (up to $250,000) for total losses without needing an itemized claim. Homeowners affected by total losses (where repair/replacement costs meet or exceed policy limits) would receive this minimum payment upfront, then have the option to file a full claim for additional coverage. The bill defines "total loss" as repair costs equaling the dwelling coverage limit and gives Mississippi's Insurance Commissioner authority to create implementing rules. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.
Maddy summarySB 2529 establishes a Rare Disease Task Force in Mississippi to address barriers in accessing treatments for rare diseases. The Task Force, composed of patients, clinicians, researchers, insurers, and advocates, will identify gaps in care, evaluate insurance coverage practices, and recommend policy improvements. The bill directly prohibits health insurers from excluding rare disease therapies from coverage or using third-party financial aid to avoid coverage obligations. Annual reports from the Task Force to the legislature will detail findings on access trends and suggest actionable solutions.
Maddy summarySB 2647 increases the fee for publishing notices advertising properties sold for unpaid taxes in Mississippi from an unspecified prior rate to $3.00 per separate publication. This fee applies to each individually described parcel or subdivision listed in county tax records and will automatically rise each year starting July 1, 2027, adjusted to match the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The bill directly affects property owners with delinquent taxes, as they must pay this fee to publishers for the required legal notices before their property can be sold at tax sale. The change modifies existing law (Section 25-7-21) to standardize and adjust this fee annually for inflation.
Maddy summaryThe CLEAR Act establishes a Peer Committee to review newly adopted state agency administrative rules, requiring annual reports to the legislature on whether rules align with the laws that created them. It creates a State Board of Health Professions to coordinate health regulatory boards, evaluate the need for regulating health professions, and resolve conflicts among them. The bill also mandates a triennial evaluation of Mississippi's Medicaid nonemergency transportation program to assess cost-effectiveness and service delivery. Additionally, it adds criminal penalties for noncompliance with the Peer Committee's subpoenas and updates financial reporting requirements for the Prison Industries Corporation's Work Initiative Program.
Maddy summarySB 2738 increases the service charge for bounced checks and electronic payments in Mississippi from $40 to $100 when a check, draft, or electronic payment is refused due to insufficient funds. It directly affects individuals or businesses that write checks or initiate electronic payments that bounce, requiring them to pay the $100 fee within 15 days of receiving a notice from the bank. The bill updates notice templates sent to the payor (the person who wrote the check) to reflect the new $100 fee and states that failure to pay within 15 days creates a legal presumption of intent to defraud. This is a straightforward fee adjustment with no new criminal penalties, solely changing the amount charged for insufficient funds.
Maddy summarySB 2328 clarifies eviction procedures for residential tenants and RV park residents in Mississippi. It requires landlords to provide tenants 72 hours after a court-ordered removal to retrieve personal property, and mandates law enforcement to physically remove occupants (not just post notices) to hand possession to landlords. The bill also establishes specific rules for RV park removals, allowing owners to remove residents for certain violations but prohibiting removal based on race, disability, or other protected characteristics. Tenants must still be given access to their property during the 72-hour period following removal.