Maddy summaryThis Mississippi legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V specifically to propose limits on how many terms members of Congress can serve. The bill affects only the state of Mississippi by submitting its application as one of the required two-thirds of state legislatures needed to trigger the national convention process. It does not create new laws or change current term limits but instead initiates a procedural step toward potentially amending the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifies that this application covers only congressional term limits and will be combined with similar applications from other states once enough states have submitted requests.
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Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends Coach Richard Duease of Madison-Ridgeland Academy on his retirement after 51 years of coaching high school basketball. The resolution recognizes his achievement as one of the winningest coaches in Mississippi history, citing his career record of 1,888 wins across boys and girls basketball programs. It highlights specific accomplishments including 42 MAIS championships, a 77-game winning streak, and his induction into the MAIS Athletics Hall of Fame. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the sport and his role as a mentor to student-athletes.
Maddy summaryHB 1117, the "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act," requires dental insurance companies (dental carriers) to calculate and annually report their dental loss ratio (DLR) - the percentage of premium dollars spent directly on patient dental care versus administrative costs. Dental carriers must file these reports by June 30 each year, detailing how much was spent on clinical services, unpaid claims, and recovered payments, while excluding overhead like staff salaries or network development. The Commissioner of Insurance will make these reports publicly accessible on the department's website by December 1 each year and submit aggregated data to the Insurance Committees. This applies to all dental health plans sold in Mississippi but excludes Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and other state-sponsored plans.
Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2026 MAIS Class 4A Division I State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's historic 37-2 season record, their championship victory over Jackson Academy, and their role in honoring retiring head coach Richard Duease, who concluded his 51-year career with 1,888 victories. Copies of the resolution will be provided to the school administration, Coach Duease, and the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, as it does not alter any laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryHB 999 establishes the Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry within the State Department of Health to track the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease and related conditions (Parkinsonisms) across the state. It requires movement disorder centers and certified healthcare providers treating these conditions to submit patient data to the registry starting January 1, 2027, with patients able to opt out of data collection. The registry will collect epidemiological data while keeping all information confidential, and the Department must make anonymized data available to approved researchers. The bill also mandates public website updates, annual reports to health committees, and requires the State Health Officer to appoint an advisory committee with patient and medical expertise to guide the registry.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Jamal Roberts, a Meridian, Mississippi native, for winning the 23rd season of *American Idol*. It formally congratulates him as the second Mississippian and second African-American male to win the competition, highlighting his musical achievements and roots. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' praise and will be sent to Roberts and the press. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.
Maddy summaryThis proposed bill (HB 1417) would prohibit Mississippi courts from applying Sharia law or any other foreign legal system in divorce and child custody cases. It would void any contract or court order attempting to use such foreign law if it violates constitutional rights under U.S. or Mississippi law. The bill defines "foreign law" broadly but explicitly excludes U.S. and state laws, requiring courts to apply only Mississippi or U.S. legal standards in family matters. It affects all Mississippi family court proceedings involving marriage or parental relationships. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and never became law.
Maddy summaryHB 1542 creates a new criminal offense called "abortion trafficking" in Mississippi, specifically targeting adults who transport unemancipated minors (under 18, not legally independent) across state lines for abortions with parental consent. The law prohibits recruiting, harboring, or transporting such minors for abortion procedures, imposing felony penalties of 2-5 years in prison or $1,000-$10,000 fines upon conviction. It explicitly states parental consent does not serve as a defense against trafficking charges, and it allows the state attorney general to prosecute if local prosecutors refuse. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and never became law.
Maddy summaryMississippi's HB 1541 would ban the mailing or distribution of abortion-inducing medications within the state, targeting any medicine that causes an abortion prohibited under Mississippi law. It directly affects individuals or entities (like pharmacies or mail-order services) that manufacture, sell, mail, or distribute such medications, or advertise their availability. Violators face fines up to $10,000 and up to five years in prison. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and is not currently law.